Anthony Pollina

Anthony Pollina (born February 17, 1952) is an American politician who is a Progressive State Senator in Vermont.

Electoral history

1984 US Congressional Election

In 1984, Pollina won a Democratic Party primary for Congress against Paul Forlenza and John Tatro. Pollina received 44% of the vote, Forlenza received 24% and Tatro received 27%. Pollina was defeated in the general election by incumbent Republican James Jeffords, winning 27% of the vote to Jeffords' 65%.

2000 State Governor

In 2000, Pollina ran for Governor of Vermont as a member of the Vermont Progressive Party, receiving 9.5% of the vote in the general election. Pollina ran against incumbent Democrat Howard Dean who received 50.4% of the vote and former State Representative Ruth Dwyer who received 38% of the vote. Due to new campaign financing laws, Pollina became the first candidate in the US to qualify for full public funding of his campaign.

2002 State Lieutenant Governor

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

Pollina

Pollina (Sicilian: Puòddina) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,102 and an area of 49.9 square kilometres (19.3 sq mi). Pollina probably occupies the site of the ancient city of Apollonia.

The municipality of Pollina contains the frazione (subdivision) Finale .

Pollina borders the following municipalities: Castelbuono, Cefalù, San Mauro Castelverde.

Demographic evolution

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