12 Facts About Derek Slap

Derek Slap was born on c 1973 and is an American politician, journalist, and businessman.

Derek Slap 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 State Senate from District 5.

Derek Slap earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and international relations at Syracuse University, followed by a Master of Business Administration at the University of Connecticut School of Business.

Derek Slap 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, Derek Slap joined the UConn Foundation as vice president of external relations.

In May 2016, Derek 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.

Derek Slap faced Republican Party candidate Chris Barnes in the general election.

Derek Slap retained his seat in the state house in November 2018, running unopposed.

Derek Slap faced Bill Wadsworth, Jeffrey Przech, and Mark Stewart Greenstein in the special election.

Derek Slap was sworn in as a state senator on March 1,2019.

Derek Slap defeated Republican Challenger Phillip Chabot in the general election on November 3,2020.