Derek Lewis (American politician)

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.

Electoral history
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.

Biography
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. He is a Baptist.

Drinking and driving controversy
On April 16, 2020, Lewis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. 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.