Lori Ehrlich

Lori A. Ehrlich is a former State Representative for the Massachusetts 8th Essex District. Ehrlich won her seat on a March 4, 2008, special election after her predecessor, Doug Petersen, resigned. Peterson was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Deval Patrick. After completing Petersen's term, Ehrlich went on to win re-election in November 2008. During her tenure as a state legislator, Ehrlich was the chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Export Development.