Donna Boley
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Donna Jean Boley (née Northcraft; born December 9, 1935[1]) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 3rd district. West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. appointed Boley on May 14, 1985, to fill a seat made vacant by the resignation of Sam White on April 24, 1985.[2] Since her election to White's unexpired term in 1986, Boley has gone on to win re-election nine times. From 1990 to 1996, she was Senate Minority Leader. In 1991 and 1992, Boley was also the only Republican member in the 34-member Senate, making her the minority chairwoman for every single Senate committee.[3]
Donna Boley | |
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President pro tempore of the West Virginia Senate | |
Assumed office January 14, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Joseph M. Minard |
Minority Leader of the West Virginia Senate | |
In office January 9, 1991 – January 8, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Charlton N. Harmon |
Succeeded by | Jack Buckalew |
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 3rd district | |
Assumed office May 14, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Sam White |
Personal details | |
Born | Donna Jean Northcraft (1935-12-09) December 9, 1935 (age 88) Bens Run, West Virginia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jack Boley |
Children | 2 |
Education | West Virginia University, Parkersburg (BA) |
As of 2021, Boley is the longest continuously serving state senator in West Virginia history. Boley represents Senate District 3, which includes Pleasants, Wood, Wirt and part of Roane counties.[3]