State
State Senator, 7th Legislative District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Washington laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
- Pledges to use existing resources before seeking new taxes.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
Public safety
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
- Supports trained community support roles alongside police officers.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to make wildfire risk her top priority.
Housing
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes help for residents building homes on their own land.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office
Economy & jobs
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes converting existing buildings into licensed childcare.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Supports farming, ranching and natural resource industries.
Environment & parks
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored a law compensating deer and elk crop damage.In office
- Sponsored a law on the northeast Washington wolf-livestock account.In office
Health & human services
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
- Supports rural pharmacies, clinics and medical transportation.
- Proposes more local VA Community Care providers for veterans.
- Supports in-home care for rural seniors without payroll taxes.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ronald L McCoyPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes burdensome state agency rules and regulations.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.