Longest-Tenured Member of the House of Representatives Honored by Hometown

August 15, 2026

State of Delaware, House Republican Caucus

IN PHOTO, FROM LEFT: State Sen. Brian Pettyjohn and State Reps. Danny Short, Valerie Jones Giltner, and Tim Dukes.

Seaford City Council Chamber was unable to accommodate the overflow crowd that came to City Hall today to pay homage to State Rep. Danny Short (R-Seaford).

Seaford Mayor Matthew MacCoy issued a proclamation declaring August 14, 2026, as "Danny Short Day" in the city in recognition of Rep. Short's decades of contributions to the Sussex County municipality.

Rep. Short received a copy of the mayoral proclamation during a brief ceremony where friends and colleagues lauded him.

Danny Short is a life member of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, an organization with which he has a 50-year legacy, including serving as Fire Chief. In 2025, he was awarded the Distinguished Community Service Award by the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association (DVFA), becoming only the second recipient of that honor.

In 1995, Danny Short began a four-year tenure as a Seaford city councilman, followed by eight years as mayor.

At present, Rep. Short is the longest-tenured member of the Delaware House of Representatives, having served 20 years representing the 39th District.