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Shelly Short

b. 1962

American politician from Washington

Politician Legislative assistantParalegal
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About Shelly Short

Born 1962. Shelly Short is an American politician, legislative assistant and paralegal.

Shelly Anne Short (née Hager; born April 3, 1962) is an American politician from Washington. Short is a Republican member of the Washington Senate, representing the 7th Legislative District. Short replaced Brian Dansel, who resigned to accept a position in the Trump Administration.

Early life and education Short attended Spokane Falls Community College before transferring to Eastern Washington University. Prior to entering politics, she worked in the legal field as both a legal secretary and a paralegal. In 1995, she began working in public service when she established the Northeastern Washington district office for U.S. Representative George Nethercutt.

Awards 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB. 2021 City Champion Awards. Presented by Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

Personal life Short's husband is Mitch Short. Short has two children. Short and her family live in Addy, Washington.

Electoral history

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Important facts

Born
3 April 1962, Spokane
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, Legislative assistant, Paralegal
Nationality
United States
Education
Spokane Community College, Eastern Washington University
Positions held
Member of the Washington House of Representatives, Member of the Washington State Senate
Also known as
Shelly Anne Short

People in Shelly Short's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shelly Short?

American politician from Washington

When was Shelly Short born?

Shelly Short was born on 3 April 1962 in Spokane.

What is Shelly Short's occupation?

Shelly Short is a politician, legislative assistant and paralegal.

What nationality is Shelly Short?

Shelly Short is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shelly Short

· Wikidata: Q7493917

· DBpedia: Shelly Short

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