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State Senator, 7th Legislative District
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Shelly ShortWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Shelly Short

Candidate for State Senator, 7th Legislative District

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Senator
Campaign website
vote4shelly.com

State Senator for the 7th Legislative District since her 2017 appointment and the Senate Republican floor leader; elected to the state House in 2008. Previously ran district offices for two members of Congress and worked as a paralegal for 10 years.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

    On the Senate's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") as amended by the House, March 11, 2026 (27-21), the Legislature's roll call lists this senator under "Voting nay." The bill became law.

    Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · Senate, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-11-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “MacEwen, Muzzall, Schoesler, Short, Torres”
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Public safety

Housing

  • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

    EHB 1217 limits rent and fee increases for tenants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. On the Senate's final vote on April 27, 2025 (27-20), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay."

    Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · Senate, Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Muzzall, Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Torres”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports farming, ranching and natural resource industries.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “I will continue to champion farming and ranching, management of our natural resources and wildlife, local healthcare, student centered education and access to water.”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shelly Short on them.

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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