Karyn Polito

Karyn Polito (born November 11, 1966) is an American lawyer, businesswoman, and politician. She was the 72nd Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Massachusetts from January 8, 2015 to January 5, 2023.

Karyn Polito
72nd Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
In office January 8, 2015 – January 5, 2023
Governor	Charlie Baker
Preceded by	Tim Murray
Succeeded by	Kim Driscoll
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Worcester district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 8, 2011
Preceded by	Ronald Gauch
Succeeded by	Matthew Beaton
Personal details
Born	(1966-11-11) November 11, 1966 (age 58) Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	2
Education	Boston College (BS) New England School of Law (JD)

Polito was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011. Polito was first elected Lieutenant Governor in 2014 as the running mate of Charlie Baker.^[1]