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Karyn Polito

American politician and lawyer (born )

Karyn Ellen Polito (born November 11, ) is an American attorney, businesswoman, and politician who served as the 72nd lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from to Polito was a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Worcester district from to Polito was first elected lieutenant governor in with her running mate, Charlie Baker. They were both re-elected in , and declined to seek reelection in

Early life and education

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 ,[2] she received her Juris Doctor from New England Law in

Career

An attorney,[4] Polito co-owns and operates a commercial real estate development firm.[5][1]

Polito is a member of the Republican Party.[6] Her experience in politics and government includes stints as a Shrewsbury Town Meeting member (), a member of the Shrewsbury Zoning Board of Appeals (), and a Shrewsbury selectman (). Polito was the commissioner of the Massachusetts Lottery from to [2] In , Polito ran for the Massachusetts Senate in the Second Worcester district. However, she lost the general election to Guy Glodis.[7]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In , Polito was elected State Representative for the 11th district of Worcester, which covers the town of Shrewsbury and precincts 1 and 4 of the adjacent town of Westborough in Worcester County. She served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from to ,[8] winning every election without any opposition.[9]

state treasurer campaign

On March 1, , Polito announced she would run for the office of treasurer and receiver-general of Massachusetts.[10] She was unopposed in the Republican primary. Polito lost in the general election to Democratic candidate Steve Grossman, but won 45% of the vote, receiving the most votes of any Republican running for office in Massachusetts in [11]

Lieutenant governor of Massachusetts

campaign

Main article: Massachusetts gubernatorial election

On December 3, , Polito announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. The leading GOP candidate for Governor, Charlie Baker, endorsed her candidacy.[12] She was not opposed in the September primary. Baker and Polito won the gubernatorial election, defeating Democratic candidates Martha Coakley and Steve Kerrigan, respectively, % to %.[13]

campaign

Main article: Massachusetts gubernatorial election

In August , Baker and Polito formally launched their re-election campaign.[14] Both were successful in the Republican primary election held on September 4, , with Polito running unopposed.[15] Baker and Polito faced challengers Jay Gonzalez and Quentin Palfrey of the Democratic Party in the general election. The Baker/Polito ticket defeated the Gonzales/Palfrey ticket by a margin of 1,, votes to ,[16]

Issues and record

Karyn Polito has been described as a socially moderate Republican who is generally conservative on most other issues.[17][18]On the Issues, a non-partisan organization that records a politician's position on issues, considers her to be a "Moderate Conservative."[19] Polito did not vote for President Donald Trump in and announced that she did not support Trump's re-election.[20]

Personal life

Polito resides in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts with her husband, Stephan M. Rodolakis, and their two children.[32] Rodolakis is an attorney specializing in bankruptcy proceedings.[33]

Electoral history

Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th District Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Karyn Polito18,
Write-ins Write-ins
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th District Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Karyn Polito (inc.)12,
Write-ins Write-ins 46
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th District Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Karyn Polito (inc.)15,
Write-ins Write-ins
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th District Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Karyn Polito (inc.)12,
Write-ins Write-ins 92
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th District Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Karyn Polito (inc.)17,
Write-ins Write-ins 93
Massachusetts State Treasurer Election,
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Steve Grossman1,,
Republican Karyn Polito ,
Write-ins Write-ins 1,

See also

References

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  2. ^ ab"Karyn E. Polito (GOP) - Candidate for Treasurer - Campaign - ". November 2, Retrieved December 20,
  3. ^"Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito: Domestic violence trainings are increasing sensitivity in family court". August 16, Retrieved December 20,
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  11. ^"GOP's Polito Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor". CBS Boston/AP. December 3, Retrieved December 10,
  12. ^Schoenberg, Shira (November 5, ). "Republican Charlie Baker defeats Democrat Martha Coakley to win Massachusetts governor's race". . Retrieved September 5,
  13. ^Agrella, Ronald J. (August 11, ). "Baker, Polito Announce Re-election Campaign". NECN.
  14. ^"Palfrey To Face MA Lt. Gov. Polito In November". WAMC. AP. September 4, Retrieved September 5,
  15. ^Schoenberg, Shira (November 21, ). "Final Massachusetts midterm voter turnout: percent". MassLive. Retrieved December 8,
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  17. ^"Republican Polito To Run For Lt. Gov". . Retrieved December 28,
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  19. ^"Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito On Election, Political Future". CBS Boston. September 20, Retrieved December 28,
  20. ^"No Pensions for Politicians". Archived from the original on October 17, Retrieved February 10,
  21. ^Service, Michael P. Norton State House News (January 7, ). "State income tax cut worth $M to Mass. workers". Salem News. Archived from the original on December 17, Retrieved December 28,
  22. ^Reporter, By Christian M. Wade Statehouse (December 26, ). "Income tax rate to drop to 5%". The Andover Townsman. Archived from the original on December 26, Retrieved December 28,
  23. ^"Lieutenant governor candidate Karyn Polito 'regrets' support for 'right to know' law backed by anti-abortion group". masslive. July 17, Archived from the original on December 28, Retrieved December 28,
  24. ^"NRA-PVF | Grades | Massachusetts". . NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, Retrieved August 23,
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  26. ^"The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 28,
  27. ^"S – Constitutional Amendment Defining Marriage – Key Vote". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 4,
  28. ^"Former Gay Marriage Opponent to Officiate Massachusetts Senator's Gay Wedding". . April 2, Retrieved December 28,
  29. ^"Conservatives may pull support from Baker's campaign - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
  30. ^"Trump's immigration order "not something that we support," Polito says". Worcester Business Journal. February 2,
  31. ^Pennington, Juliet (March 21, ). "The VIP Lounge: Karyn Polito". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 20,
  32. ^"Stephan M. Rodolakis". Fletcher Tilton. July

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