[1][2] In 1977, he graduated from Johnson State College with a bachelor's degree in political science and environmental studies.

In 2002, when his campaign for lieutenant governor failed to qualify for public funding, he filed suit in federal court to overturn the law.

The company was established in 2006 with a focus on paying farmers a higher than average price for milk and marketing the products locally.

[8] In 2002, Pollina ran as the Progressive Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont, receiving 25% of the vote against Republican Brian Dubie and State Senator Peter Shumlin.

NEA-Vermont President Angelo Dorta stated that the endorsement of Pollina was partly because Symington "still tends to talk about our schools in terms of cost containment as opposed to investment".

Some of those involved were former state senators Harvey Carter, Janet Munt, and grassroots organizer Rebecca Moore.

[17] Several Vermont Democratic party officials also endorsed Pollina, such as Bristol chair Peter Grant.

[19][20] Democratic primary, August 24, 2010: General election, November 2, 2010: Pollina was reelected in 2012, along with Washington County incumbents Bill Doyle and Ann Cummings, who defeated Republicans Buddy Barnett and Dexter LeFavour, and Independent Jeremy Hansen.

He scored perfectly for the award based on his stance on health care reform, establishing a Genuine Process Indicator, and attempting to overturn the Citizens United court decision.

Pollina, Cummings, and Perchlik defeated Republicans Chris Bradley, Ken Alger, and Dwayne Tucker and independent Barre Wadle.

[32] In a media interview, Pollina reported that post-surgery his symptoms had regressed significantly, though he did not know his future prognosis.