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 by | Gale D. Candaras |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Oliveira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Philip Lesser February 27, 1985 Longmeadow, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alison Silber (m. 2011) |
| Education | Harvard 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.