Shelly Short

A candidate for State Representative Pos. 1, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2010 Washington Primary Election

Party: Republican

Age: 64

City: Addy, Washington

Education: Graduated from University High School in 1980. Attended Spokane Community College 1980-81 and Eastern Washington University 1981-82.

Political experience: First elected to House in 2008, appointed to Senate in 2017 to fill open seat and won special election later in 2017 to keep the seat. Re-elected to four-year terms twice after that. Chairwoman of Senate Local Government Committee.

Work experience: Former congressional aide to U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and George Nethercutt. Former legislative aide to Rep. Joel Kretz. Worked as a paralegal for 10 years.

Family: Married to Mitch Short. Has two grown children.