Donna Boley

Donna Boley
Donna Boley
President pro tempore of the West Virginia Senate
	Incumbent
	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
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; May 14, 1985 Serving with Mike Azinger
Preceded by	Sam White
Personal details
Born	Donna Jean Northcraft; December 9, 1935 (age 88); Bens Run, West Virginia
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jack Boley
Children	2
Education	West Virginia University, Parkersburg (BA)

Donna Jean Boley (née Northcraft; 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.^[3]

Electoral history

2020 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election
	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
Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna Boley (incumbent)	11,508	62.97%
	Republican	Bob Ashley	3,398	18.59%
	Republican	John Riggs	3,368	18.43%
Total votes			18,274	100.0%

2012 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	33,458	100.00%

2008 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[5]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	35,470	100.00%

2004 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[6]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	37,778	100.00%

2000 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[7]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	28,396	70.67%
	Democratic	Louis F. Flade	11,786	29.33%

1996 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election ^[8]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	26,632	70.62%
	Democratic	Louis F. Flade	11,079	29.38%

1992 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[9]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	25,507	61.43%
	Democratic	Ronald Blankenship	16,017	38.57%

1988 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley (incumbent)	21,695	59.37%
	Democratic	Bruce Martin	14,847	40.62%

1986 West Virginia Senate election, District 3 General election^[11]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donna J. Boley	13,772	55.03%
	Democratic	Gregory K. Smith	11,251	44.96%

References

^ "Bola to Bonczak". Kestenbaum, Lawrence. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "West Virginia: State Senate, 1980s". Kestenbaum, Lawrence. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ ^a ^b 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.
^ "2012 General Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "2008 General Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 1, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "2000 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "1996 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "1992 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "1988 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
^ "1986 General Election Results (State Senate)" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

External links

West Virginia Senate
Preceded by Joseph M. Minard	President pro tempore of the West Virginia Senate 2015–present	Incumbent

[Political_Graveyard_1-1] "Bola to Bonczak". Kestenbaum, Lawrence. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[Political_Graveyard_2-2] "West Virginia: State Senate, 1980s". Kestenbaum, Lawrence. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[:0-3] 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.

[2012_Election-4] "2012 General Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[2008_Election-5] "2008 General Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[2004_Election-6] "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 1, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[2000_Election-7] "2000 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[1996_Election-8] "1996 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[1992_Election-9] "1992 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[1988_Election-10] "1988 General Election Results" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

[1986_Election-11] "1986 General Election Results (State Senate)" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

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Donna Boley


President pro tempore of the West Virginia Senate
Incumbent
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
Incumbent
Assumed office May 14, 1985 Serving with Mike Azinger
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)

Donna Boley

Electoral history

References

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