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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.^&