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American politician and lawyer (born 1966)

Karyn Ellen Polito (born November 11, 1966) is an American attorney, businesswoman, and politician who served as the 72nd lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2023.

Polito was a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Worcester district from 2001 to 2011. Polito was first elected lieutenant governor in 2014 with her running mate, Charlie Baker. They were both re-elected in 2018, and declined to seek reelection in 2022.

Early life and education

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Polito is a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.^[1] She graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School.^[1] Shortly after graduating from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988,^[2] she received her Juris Doctor from New England Law in 1991.

Career

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An attorney,^[4] Polito co-owns and operates a commercial real estate development firm.^[5