Danny Short has a long history of public service.
He is a life-member of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, an organization with which he has more than three decades of service and held the post of Fire Chief.
He was inducted into the Delaware Fire Service Firefighters Hall of Fame in 1982 and also awarded the Heroic Fireman of the Year award by the Delaware State Chief’s Association for saving a life during a swimming accident.
In 1995, Danny Short began a four-year tenure as a Seaford city councilman. He then became mayor, serving four, two-year terms, before leaving office in March 2006.
The following November, he was elected as State Representative for the 39th District, a post he has held ever since.
During most of his time in the State House of Representatives, Danny Short has served in leadership. Between 2008 and 2010 he was House Minority Whip, and between 2012 and 2022, he served as House Minority Leader.
In the private sector, Rep. Short is the owner of Short Insurance Associates — an independent insurance agency in Seaford. He has more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry and has received the “Douglas F. Bennetti” Public Service Award — the highest honor presented by the Delaware Insurance Agents Association.
Rep. Short and his wife, Debbie, are both Seaford natives and have been married more than 50 years. The couple has one daughter, April; a son-in-law, Aaron; three granddaughters; and a grandson.
In his spare time, Rep. Short enjoys fishing, hunting, boating and riding his Harley Davidson.
Family
Spouse: Debbie
Education
Seaford High School; A.A., University of Delaware; Certified Health Consultant (CHC)
Occupation
Owner, Short Insurance Associates, Inc.
Legislative Service:
House, 2006 - present
Committees:
- Joint Finance, Member
- Appropriations, Member
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce, Member
- Gaming & Parimutuels, Member
- Revenue & Finance, Member
- Veterans Affairs, Member
Legislative Highlights
House Bill 160
From the 153rd General Assembly, House Bill 160 amends Title 14 to modernize Delaware’s tuition assistance program for National Guard service members by shifting from a reimbursement model to direct payment. This change removes financial barriers and improves access to […]
House Bill 90 - House Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act, as amended, updates the governance of the Sussex County Vocational-Technical High School District by removing outdated statutory restrictions. Originally, the bill proposed changes to both enrollment and tax provisions. However, House Amendment 1 […]
House Bill 171 - House Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 14 updates the Delaware Volunteerism Act to allow high school students to earn one elective credit by volunteering with local fire departments. The amendment clarifies that only schools offering the credit […]
Senate Bill 86 - Senate Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 29 expanding funding options for the Delaware Volunteer Fire Service Revolving Loan Fund. In addition to General Assembly appropriations, the Fund may now receive donations from individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and […]
