Donna Sytek

Donna P. Sytek (born December 14, 1944) is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and was its first female Speaker.

Early life Sytek was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on December 14, 1944. She graduated from Regis College in 1966. During her time in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Sytek chaired several committees, including: Judiciary, Ways and Means and Criminal Justice.

Later life Sytek announced on February 28, 2000, that she wouldn't run for another term as Speaker nor would she run for another term as a State representative, citing health issues as her motive for doing so, as well as stating that it was time to pass the torch. She went on to endorse Chris Christie for President of the United States in the 2016 presidential election and Nikki Haley in the 2024 presidential election. She resides in Salem, New Hampshire.