Derek Lewis (American politician)

Derek Lewis
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 90th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Succeeded byTim Couch
Personal details
BornLondon, Kentucky
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBrittany Lewis
Children2
EducationUniversity of the Cumberlands (BS)
Western Kentucky University (MBA)
ProfessionBusiness owner[1]
CommitteesAdministrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (Co-Chair)
Banking & Insurance
Judiciary
Transportation

Derek Joel Lewis (born October 31, 1986) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 90th House district since January 2019. His district includes Clay and Leslie counties as well as part of Laurel County.[2]

Background

Lewis was born in London, Kentucky.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and communication arts from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Business Administration from Western Kentucky University.[2][3]

He owns numerous small businesses such as a handyman service, pharmacy, and residential real estate.[2][4]

He is a Baptist.[2]

Political career

Drinking and driving controversy

On April 16, 2020, two hours after the adjournment of the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly, Lewis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.[5] He was found in a ditch, and appeared to be intoxicated. The trial was originally scheduled for September 23, 2020; after being postponed three times, it was scheduled for May 19, 2021. Lewis was found not guilty, with a key part of his defense being a 2021 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling decided that Lewis' refusal to submit to a blood test could not be presented by prosecutors as evidence of guilt.[6]

Elections

References

  1. ^ "ABOUT ME – Lewis for Kentucky". www.lewisforkentucky.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.[self-published source]
  2. ^ a b c d "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Derek Lewis (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  4. ^ James, Connor (2018-05-22). "Newcomer defeats 15-year-incumbent in 90th District". WYMT. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  5. ^ "GOP lawmaker Derek Lewis charged with drunken driving hours after Kentucky session ended". Louisville Courier Journal. London, Kentucky. Associated Press. 2020-04-17. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  6. ^ Sonka, Joe (2021-05-20). "Kentucky legislator uses a new Supreme Court ruling in successful DUI defense". The Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2018 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 29. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 54. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 64. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 70. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2019–present 		Succeeded by
incumbent