Daniel B. Short (born July 11, 1961) is an American politician. He is aRepublican member of theDelaware House of Representatives, representing District 39.[1][2] He was elected in 2006 to replace retiring Republican Tina Fallon in the House, after having lost a race for theDelaware Senate in the previous election. He served as the House Minority Leader between 2013-2023, and was previously theminority whip. He also served as a city council member and mayor ofSeaford, Delaware. He earned anassociate degree from theUniversity of Delaware.
In 2006, Short ran for a seat in the Delaware House and won the general election with 3,370 votes (68.6%) against Democratic nominee Richard Sternberg.[4]
In 2008, Short won the general election with 5,185 votes (68.8%) against Democratic nominee Jerry Semper, who had also qualified and received votes as theWorking Families Party candidate.[5]
In 2010, Short was unopposed for the general election, winning 4,562 votes.[6]
In 2012, Short won the Republican primary with 1,046 votes (80.2%),[7] and was unopposed for the general election, winning 6,191 votes.[8]
In 2014, Short won the general election with 3,977 votes (92.9%) againstLibertarian nominee James W. Brittingham.[9]
In 2016, Short won the general election with 6,643 votes (91.3%) in a rematch against Libertarian nominee James W. Brittingham.[10]
In 2018, Short was unopposed in the general election, winning 5,452 votes.[11]
