Donna Jean Boley (born December 9, 1935[1]) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 3rd district. West Virginia GovernorArch A. Moore, Jr. appointed Boley on May 14, 1985 to fill a seat made vacant by the resignation of 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]
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]
Electoral history[]
2020 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Donna J. Boley (incumbent)
29,889
66.27%
Democratic
Robert Wilson
11,812
26.19%
Libertarian
Travis Shultz
3,403
7.54%
2016 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Donna J. Boley (incumbent)
27,172
64.70%
Democratic
Louis F. Flade
14,826
35.30%
2016 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 Republican Primary