Derek Lewis is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1, 2019. He represents Kentucky's 90th House district.[2]
Derek Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Tim Couch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | London, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brittany Lewis |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | bachelor of science in accounting and communication arts, Master of Business Administration |
| Alma mater | University of the Cumberlands, Western Kentucky University |
| Profession | Business owner[1] |
Electoral history edit
He was first elected in the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He was re-elected in the 2020 and 2022.[2]
Biography edit
Lewis was born in London, Kentucky.[2] 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. He is a Baptist.[3]
Drinking and driving controversy edit
On April 16, 2020, Lewis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.[4] He was found in a ditch, and appeared to be drunk. 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 using a novel defense - 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.[5]
References edit
- ^ "ABOUT ME – Lewis for Kentucky". www.lewisforkentucky.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.[self-published source]
- ^ a b c "Derek Lewis (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.