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 has served as the House Minority Leader since January 2013, 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.