Matthew Lesser 

Matthew Lesser 

State Senator, Connecticut 

          
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Connecticut State Senator Matthew Lesser is an 8th term legislator serving as Chair of Connecticut’s Human Services Committee. He is also a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary, Insurance & Real Estate, Labor & Public Employees committees and serves as Vice Chair of the Housing Committee. Prior to his service in the Senate, Matthew served five terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives, where he chaired the Banking Committee. He lives in Middletown with his wife and family.