Derek Lewis

Republican Party

Candidate, Kentucky House of Representatives District 90

Kentucky House of Representatives District 90

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

7

Predecessor:Tim Couch (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$203.28/calendar day for legislators elected before December 31, 2024. $221.94/calendar day for legislators elected after January 1, 2025.

Per diem

$195.80/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Contact

Official website

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Derek Lewis (Republican Party) is a member of theKentucky House of Representatives, representingDistrict 90. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Lewis (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theKentucky House of Representatives to representDistrict 90. The Republican primary for this office onMay 19, 2026, was canceled.

Biography

Derek Lewis was born inLondon, 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 theNRA.^[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Lewis was assigned to the following committees:

• House Banking and Insurance Committee
• House Judiciary Committee
• House Transportation Committee

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

2026

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90

IncumbentDerek Lewis (R) is running in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Derek Lewis (R)

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. IncumbentDerek Lewis (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90 without appearing on the ballot.

Endorsements

2024

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90

IncumbentDerek 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

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,293
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDerek Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.

Endorsements

2022

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90

IncumbentDerek 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

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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDerek 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

IncumbentDerek Lewis defeatedRalph 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
	Submit photo	Ralph Hoskins (D)	25.6	4,361

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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. IncumbentDerek Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 90.

2018

See also:Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 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

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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 incumbentTim 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

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 12,085
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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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 theTimes 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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