Daniel B. Short

Daniel B. Short REPRepublican

State Representative, District 39

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Daniel B. ShortREPRepublican State Representative, District 39
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DEResidence (state)

Daniel B. Short (born July 11, 1961) is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 39. He was elected in 2006 to replace retiring Republican Tina Fallon in the House, after having lost a race for the Delaware Senate in the previous election. He served as the House Minority Leader between 2013-2023, and was previously the minority whip. He also served as a city council member and mayor of Seaford, Delaware. He earned an associate degree from the University of Delaware.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Delaware
Delaware Technical Community College
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Minority Leader
Delaware State House of Representatives
2023
Minority Whip
Delaware State House of Representatives
2008 - 2010
Representative
Delaware State House of Representatives
2006 - Current
Mayor
Seaford
1998 - 2006
Member
Seaford City Council
1995 - 1999
Owner
Short Insurance Associates
2002 - Current
Insurance Agent
Short Insurance Associates, Limited Liability Company, present
Partner
The Browsery
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Member
Seaford Post, American Legion
Current
Member
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department
Current
Member
Wastewater Facilities and Surface Water Management Agency Council
2005
Former President
Delaware Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Former Fire Chief
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated
Former President
Sussex Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Former Member
Housing and Community Affairs Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Member
Sunset Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Member
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis and Government Accountability), Delaware State House of Representatives
Co-Founder
Small Business Caucus
Former Chair
Economic Development, Banking, Insurance and Commerce Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Member
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment & Retention Task Force, Delaware State House of Representatives
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