Derek Lewis (Kentucky)
Derek Lewis (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 90. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Lewis (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 90. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Derek Lewis was born in London, Kentucky. 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. Lewis’ career experience includes working as a small business owner and a pharmacy and residential real-estate business manager. He has been a member of the EKCEP Workforce Investment Board, the Hyden-Leslie County Chamber of Commerce, and the NRA.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lewis was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- State Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Lewis was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee, Vice chair
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Lewis was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Derek Lewis won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Derek Lewis (R) | 100.0 | 16,293 |
| Total votes: 16,293 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Derek Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lewis in this election.
Pledges
Lewis signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Derek Lewis won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Lewis (R) | 100.0 | 11,092 |
| Total votes: 11,092 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Derek Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Derek Lewis defeated Ralph Hoskins in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Lewis (R) | 74.4 | 12,656 |
| Ralph Hoskins (D) | 25.6 | 4,361 | ||
| Total votes: 17,017 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ralph Hoskins advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Derek Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90
Derek Lewis won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Lewis (R) | 100.0 | 10,097 |
| Total votes: 10,097 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90
Derek Lewis defeated incumbent Tim Couch in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Lewis | 54.4 | 6,574 |
 | Tim Couch | 45.6 | 5,511 | |
| Total votes: 12,085 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Derek Lewis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Derek Lewis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence (2020)
On April 16, 2020, Lewis was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. According to a Laurel County sheriff's report, Lewis was found in his vehicle along a split rail fence in a ditch. The report also alleged that Lewis appeared unsteady, slurred his speech, and smelled of alcohol.[2]
During his arraignment, Lewis pleaded not guilty. According to the Times Tribune, Lewis' attorneys released a statement via Lewis' Facebook:
"On April 16, 2020, at or before midnight, Mr. Lewis was returning to London after working the entire day in Frankfort. As he proceeded home, his vehicle struck a ditch and became immobile. He was not injured. Mr. Lewis was later charged by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department with operating his vehicle under the influence...everyone following this matter keep an open mind and not reach any conclusions while the matter proceeds through the legal system."[2]
Lewis' trial was originally scheduled for September 23, 2020. After being postponed three times, it was scheduled for May 19, 2021.[2][3]
During the trial, Lewis' attorney argued that the arresting officers' testimony was inconsistent with the information they included in the arrest citation. At the conclusion of the trial, a jury found Lewis not guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence.[4]
Lewis posted a statement to Facebook after the trial's conclusion: "After waiting over a year to go to trial due to circumstances beyond my control, today I was found innocent by a jury of my peers. I appreciate the men and women of the jury for giving careful consideration to the facts of this case, as well as to my family and friends for standing by me during this extremely difficult time. Today's verdict is a reminder that we still live in the greatest nation on earth, and that truth can and will prevail. I look forward to putting this behind me and continuing my work on behalf of the people of Clay, Leslie, and Laurel counties."[4]
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative Derek Lewis (R)," accessed March 6, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Times Tribune, "Trial delayed again for State Rep. Derek Lewis," October 10, 2020
- ↑ Wymt.com, "Representative Derek Lewis trial date set," April 8, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Richmond Register, "State Rep. Derek Lewis found 'not guilty' in DUI trial," May 20, 2021
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| Preceded by Tim Couch (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
