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’s 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.
[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.