Donna Boley Explained

Donna Boley
Office:President pro tempore of the West Virginia Senate
Term Start:January 14, 2015
Predecessor:Joseph M. Minard
State Senate2:West Virginia
District2:3rd
Alongside2:Mike Azinger
Term Start2:May 14, 1985
Predecessor2:Sam White
Birth Name:Donna Jean Northcraft
Birth Date:9 December 1935
Birth Place:Bens Run, West Virginia
Party:Republican
Spouse:Jack Boley
Children:2
Education:West Virginia University, Parkersburg (BA)
Office1:Minority Leader of the West Virginia Senate
Termstart1:January 9, 1991
Termend1:January 8, 1997
Predecessor1:Charlton N. Harmon
Successor1:Jack Buckalew

Donna Jean Boley (; born December 9, 1935[1]) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 3rd district. She was appointed by West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. on May 14, 1985, to fill the seat vacated by Sam White resignation on April 24, 1985.[2] Boley won the election to complete White's unexpired term in 1986, and has since been re-elected nine times. From 1990 to 1996, she was Senate Minority Leader. In 1991 and 1992, she the sole Republican in the 34-member Senate, making her the minority chairwoman for all Senate committee.[3]

As of 2021, Boley is the longest-serving state senator in West Virginia history. She represents Senate District 3, which includes Pleasants, Wood, Wirt and part of Roane counties.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bola to Bonczak. Kestenbaum, Lawrence. February 8, 2014.
  2. Web site: West Virginia: State Senate, 1980s. Kestenbaum, Lawrence. February 8, 2014.
  3. News: Pierson. Lacie. February 5, 2021. Senate President Pro Tempore Boley stands the test of time and the shifting tides of West Virginia politics. Charleston Gazette-Mail.