Daniel Short | |
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Minority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 2013 –January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Gregory Lavelle |
Succeeded by | Michael Ramone |
Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 39th district | |
Assumed office November 8,2006 | |
Preceded by | Tina Fallon |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington,Delaware,U.S. | July 11,1961
Political party | Republican |
Education | Delaware Technical Community College University of Delaware |
Website | Official website |
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