Anthony Pollina

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Anthony Pollina

U.S.A.

Party Independent;Progressive
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth February 17, 1952 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Anthony Pollina holds a bachelor's degree in political science and environmental studies, which he earned in 1977. He began his career in education, teaching at several institutions in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Pollina transitioned to public service, serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Bernie Sanders from 1991 to 1996. He later held various policy and executive roles in non-profit organizations, advocating for campaign finance reform and filing a lawsuit to challenge existing laws. Pollina also hosted a political radio show and co-founded a farmer-owned dairy cooperative, demonstrating his commitment to economic and agricultural issues.

Political Ideas

Anthony Pollina combines grassroots advocacy with a focus on local economic empowerment, advocating for public funding of political campaigns while simultaneously establishing a farmer-owned dairy cooperative. His legislative efforts to reform campaign finance laws, juxtaposed with his personal lawsuit against the same laws, reveal a deeply strategic approach to policy. Pollina's health journey, marked by a Parkinson's diagnosis and subsequent surgery, adds a layer of personal resilience to his public persona, though it remains to be seen how this shapes his policy priorities.

Campaigns
2018: Vermont State Senate Progressive
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district Progressive primary election, 2018

19 votes (13.19%)

Win
2018: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2018

14,547 votes (17.42%)

Win

Vermont Senate Washington district Democratic primary election, 2018

4,793 votes (19.48%)

Win
2016: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2016

15,212 votes (15.98%)

Win

Vermont Senate Washington district Democratic primary election, 2016

6,083 votes (22.74%)

Win
2014: Vermont State Senate

Election History

Vermont Senate Washington district general election, 2014

10,474 votes (19.81%)

Loss

Winner: Bill Doyle, Pat McDonald, Ann Cummings

2008: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2008 Vermont gubernatorial election

69,791 votes (21.80%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Douglas

2000: Vermont State Governor

Election History

2000 Vermont gubernatorial election

28,116 votes (9.58%)

Loss

Winner: Howard Dean

1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

26.70% of vote

Loss

Winner: James M. Jeffords