Eric Lesser

Eric P. Lesser is a four-term Massachusetts State Senator representing the First Hampden & Hampshire District in Western Massachusetts since November 2014.

His legislative focus includes economic opportunity, passenger rail, education, job training, innovation, and economic recovery post-COVID-19.

A strong advocate for expanded passenger rail service, Senator Lesser has been instrumental in developing and transforming the region's economy.

He leads the Senate's initiatives on technology policy, student debt, and youth engagement in civics, addressing millennial issues effectively.

Senator Lesser holds key leadership roles in various committees like Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Ethics, and Transportation.

His background includes working in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to Senior Adviser David Axelrod and Director of Strategic Planning for the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

With a law degree from Harvard Law School and a government bachelor's degree from Harvard College, he is actively involved in national organizations like the Aspen Institute and NewDEAL.

Aside from his political endeavors, Lesser has also contributed to the entertainment industry as a script consultant for the HBO comedy VEEP.

He resides in Longmeadow with his family and is engaged in teaching workshops on campaigns and policy-making at Harvard University.

Eric Lesser brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and leadership to his role as a State Senator, championing development and progress for Western Massachusetts.