Karyn Ellen Polito (born November 11, 1966) is an American attorney, businesswoman, and politician who served as the 72nd lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2023.

[1] Shortly after graduating from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988,[2] she received her Juris Doctor from New England Law in 1991.

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

Baker and Polito won the 2014 gubernatorial election, defeating Democratic candidates Martha Coakley and Steve Kerrigan, respectively, 48.40% to 46.54%.

[14] Both were successful in the Republican primary election held on September 4, 2018, with Polito running unopposed.

[15] Baker and Polito faced challengers Jay Gonzalez and Quentin Palfrey of the Democratic Party in the general election.