Derek Slap

Derek Slap (born c. 1974)[1] is an American politician, journalist, and businessman. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019, serving District 19. In 2019, Slap won a special election, and has since sat in the Connecticut Senate from District 5.

Derek Slap
Member of the Connecticut Senate from District 5
Assumed office
March 1, 2019
Preceded byBeth Bye
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from District 19
In office
January 5, 2017 – February 28, 2019
Preceded byBrian Becker
Succeeded byTammy Exum
Personal details
BornC. 1974
Political partyDemocratic Party (United States)
EducationSyracuse University
University of Connecticut School of Business
Occupationpolitician, journalist, businessman

Education and early career

Slap earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International relations at Syracuse University, followed by a master's of business administration at the University of Connecticut School of Business. Between 1998 and 2003, he was a news anchor and reporter at WVIT. He then served as a chief of staff for Democratic Party-affiliated members of the Connecticut Senate, as well as communications director for John DeStefano Jr.. In 2014, Slap joined the UConn Foundation as vice president of external relations.[1][2]

Political career

In May 2016, Slap was nominated by the Democratic Party as its candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 19, after sitting legislator Brian Becker announced his retirement.[1] Slap faced Republican Party candidate Chris Barnes in the general election.[3][4] Slap retained his seat in the state house in November 2018, running unopposed.[5][6] Following Beth Bye's appointment to Ned Lamont's gubernatorial administration, Slap ran for her District 5 seat in the Connecticut Senate.[7] Slap faced Bill Wadsworth, Jeffrey Przech, and Mark Stewart Greenstein in the special election.[8][9] Slap was sworn in as a state senator on March 1, 2019.[10] Within the Connecticut Senate, Slap became the deputy majority leader.[11] The Democratic Party endorsed Slap's 2020 bid for reelection to the state senate.[12] Slap defeated Republican Challenger Phillip Chabot in the General election on November 3rd,2020.[13]

References
  1. Newton, Ronni (May 19, 2016). "West Hartford's Derek Slap to Run for State House after Brian Becker Announces Retirement". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "Derek Slap sworn in as Connecticut State Senator". Syracuse University. April 17, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. Newton, Ronni (May 19, 2016). "West Hartford's Chris Barnes to Run for 19th District Seat". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. Stoller, Kristin (October 20, 2016). "19th House District candidates discuss state spending, attracting businesses". Hartford Courant. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  5. Newton, Ronni (November 6, 2018). "[Updated] Election Day Running Smoothly in West Hartford, Rain Not a Deterrent". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  6. Porter, Mikaela (October 11, 2018). "Hit The Campaign Trail With Jillian Gilchrest And Mary Fay, The Two Candidates for the 18th House District". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  7. Cooper, Joe (January 2, 2019). "Gov.-elect Lamont nominates Bye to lead Office of Early Childhood". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  8. "Five Special Elections Scheduled for February 26". Connecticut Business and Industry Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  9. Dixon, Ken (February 25, 2019). "Special General Assembly elections on Tuesday". Associated Press. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  10. Newton, Ronni (March 3, 2019). "Derek Slap Sworn In, 19th District Special Election Date Set". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  11. "The Real Story: Legislative update with State Sen. Derek Slap". WTIC-TV. June 30, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  12. Newton, Ronni (May 21, 2020). "West Hartford Democrats Endorse Slate of Candidates for 2020 Election". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  13. Newton, Ronni (May 21, 2020). "West Hartford Republicans Announce Nominees for 2020 Election". We-Ha. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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