Washington State Senate District 7

Current seat holder: Shelly Short.

Shelly Short

Shelly Short is an incumbent Republican member of the Washington State Senate representing District 7. Elected experience: Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2008. Appointed to the State Senate in 2017, won the 2017 special election; reelected in 2018 and 2022 and continue to serve in the position of Republican Floor Leader. I continue to be a leader in fighting against unnecessary and burdensome agency rules and regulations that undermine individual rights and our economic prosperity; Professional experience: Ran local district offices for two Congressional members, was Legislative Assistant to former Representative Joel Kretz and a paralegal for 10 years.

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“For 32 years, I have worked tirelessly for folks in the 7th District. Thank you for entrusting me to represent you for the past eighteen years.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My focus has been, and will continue to be, to fight for our conservative values, our liberties, our way of life and to stand against government’s appetite for endless taxes and unchecked spending. I will continue to battle state government when it stands in the way of our prosperity and the prosperity of our children!” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“There is no greater priority to me than protecting the foundations of the 7th District. I will continue to champion farming and ranching, management of our natural resources and wildlife, local healthcare, student centered education and access to water.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Ronald L McCoy

Ronald L McCoy is a Independent candidate for the Washington State Senate in District 7 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Elected experience: 4 years Chewelah Mayor, 3 years Chewelah City Council- serving on Finance, Hotel Motel Tax and Code Committees, TRI County Health Board- Finance committee. Appointed 2001 by Gov Gary Locke to serve on State Building Code Council; Professional experience: US Navy E-6 BM1 (Boatswain Mate) Retired, Safeway Grocery Stores Retired.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“4 years Chewelah Mayor, 3 years Chewelah City Council- serving on Finance, Hotel Motel Tax and Code Committees, TRI County Health Board- Finance committee. Appointed 2001 by Gov Gary Locke to serve on State Building Code Council” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“2-year AA degree Legal Administration SCC (Spokane Community College), Medical Lake High School, GED Bremerton Community College, Certificate Court Bailiff Central WA Ellensburg WA” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I've spent my life serving the people of Northeast Washington.” (Campaign website (mccoyforwa.com))