Legislative District 7 - State Senator
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican
Brandon Ray Medina campaigns on supporting children and the parents and local businesses that employ them, along with schools, parks, hunting land and waters for swimming and fishing.
Republican
David Swoap is a Republican candidate for Washington State Senator in Legislative District 7. Public campaign records confirm his 2026 filing from Tonasket. Focused research did not identify an official campaign website, current governmental office, or additional verifiable professional background.
Independent
Ron McCoy is a retired Navy petty officer first class who served as mayor of Chewelah from 1998 to 2002 and on the Chewelah City Council. He wants better access to rural health care and more affordable housing for working families.
Republican · Incumbent
Shelly Short is Republican Floor Leader in the Washington Senate, representing District 7. She is Ranking Member on Agriculture & Natural Resources and serves on Rules and Environment, Energy & Technology.
Records: Gun Control 2 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, Data Privacy 1 for,
Sources: sos.wa.gov2 · www2.sos.wa.gov