Don L. Short

Don Levingston Short (June 22, 1903 – May 10, 1982) was a cattle rancher and politician from Billings County, North Dakota. His career in politics reached its pinnacle when he was elected as a U.S. Representative in 1958, and was a member of the United States Congress from January 3, 1959, to January 3, 1965.

Don Levingston Short
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Dakota's at-large district
In office
January 3, 1959  January 3, 1963
Preceded byOtto Krueger
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Dakota's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1963  January 3, 1965
Preceded byNew district
Succeeded byRolland W. Redlin
Personal details
BornJune 22, 1903
Le Mars, Iowa
DiedMay 10, 1982 (aged 78)
Dickinson, North Dakota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEdith
ChildrenAnne Johnson,
Connie McDonald,
Con Short,
Susan Williams
Alma materMontana State College at Bozeman 1918-1919
Pilsbury Military Academy 1921
University of Minnesota 1922-1926
OccupationCattle rancher
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