Eric Lesser
| Eric Philip Lesser | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the First Hampden and Hampshire district |
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Assumed office January 6, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Gale D. Candaras |
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February 27, 1985 Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alison Silber |
| Residence | Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
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Longmeadow High School Harvard College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www.ericlesser.com |
Eric Lesser (born February 27, 1985) is a Massachusetts State Senator and former White House aide from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He is one of the originators of the White House Seder.
Lesser grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and graduated from Longmeadow High School. Lesser was known as an advocate for public schools, working with students, parents, and teachers to increase school funding and improve education. He also worked for Congressman Richard Neal and Senator Ted Kennedy. Lesser was an active member of Sinai Temple, coordinating volunteer activities for high school students. He was also an active volunteer with the Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee.
Lesser’s father, Martin, is a family doctor in Holyoke, Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts National Guard. In 2010, he served a tour of duty in Iraq. Lesser’s mother, Joan, is a social worker in Holyoke.
After high school, Lesser received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College, where he majored in government. While in college, Lesser worked on the Deval Patrick gubernatorial campaign and led the Harvard College Democrats. Lesser also led a policy group on Congressional Redistricting Reform, and started a public policy research program at the Institute of Politics. Lesser was a student at Harvard Law School, where he was named of the “most impressive Harvard Law students” by Business Insider.
After college, Lesser joined Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, helping stage events in New Hampshire. After the primary, Lesser was tapped to be the campaign’s “Ground Logistics Coordinator,” traveling with the candidate to 47 states, six countries, and over 200,000 miles. Commenting on his logistical prowess, President Obama said “Eric Lesser may be running a Fortune 500 company one day," adding "We are lucky to have such a smart and committed young man as part of our team." During the campaign, Lesser organized an impromptu Passover Seder during a campaign stop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. At the Passover Seder, then-Senator Obama promised “Next year in the White House.”
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