| Karyn E. Polito | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Worcester district |
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| In office 2001 – present |
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| Preceded by | Ronald W. Gauch |
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| Born | November 11, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Boston College, B.S., '88; New England School of Law, J.D., '91. |
| Occupation | State Representative |
| Website | http://www.mass.gov/legis/member/kep1.htm |
Karyn Polito (born November 11, 1966) is an American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Since 2001 she has been a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the Eleventh Worcester - consisting of the town of Shrewsbury, and precincts 1 and 4 of the town of Westborough, both in the county of Worcester.[1]
Polito was also the unsuccessful Republician candidate for Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts in 2010.[2]
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Polito graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 and later from the New England School of Law in 1991.
Polito began her public service career in local government, serving as a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen. She then continued on to the state level, serving as a member of the State Lottery Commission.
In 2000, Polito ran for State Representative without opposition and won. She is the incumbent and has held the seat for five consecutive terms.