Eric Lesser

Eric Philip Lesser (born February 27, 1985) is an American lawyer and politician who served in the Massachusetts State Senate. Before representing his hometown of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and neighboring communities in the Greater-Springfield area, he worked as a White House aide during the Obama administration. Lesser is one of the originators of the White House Passover Seder. In the 2022 Massachusetts race for Lieutenant Governor, Lesser lost the Democratic primary to Kim Driscoll.

Eric Lesser
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the 1st Hampden and Hampshire district
In office
January 7, 2015  January 4, 2023
Preceded byGale D. Candaras
Succeeded byJacob Oliveira
Personal details
Born
Eric Philip Lesser

(1985-02-27) February 27, 1985
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Alison Silber
(m. 2011)
EducationHarvard University (BA, JD)

While in the State Senate, Lesser championed progressive causes, including advocating for a high-speed rail connection between eastern and western Massachusetts. He proposed and passed the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights as well as provisions for job training, tourism and the arts, substance abuse treatment, and environmental issues, among others.

In 2016, Lesser was the only candidate in Massachusetts to receive the endorsement of President Barack Obama.

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