Biography
Suhas Kulkarni is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 48 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Ken Fleming (R).[1][2] He won the May 19 Democratic primary with 72.1% of the vote and, in a Ballotpedia survey, described himself as an immigrant and small business owner.[2][3]
Kulkarni said in a Ballotpedia survey that he and his wife moved to the United States in 1986, in part for the special education their son needed, and began by running a small corner grocery store.[3] He said he founded the Office for Globalization in Louisville and has served on nonprofit boards including the World Affairs Council and the World Trade Center of Kentucky.[3]
Kulkarni defeated Nathan Bellows, 4,170 votes to 1,613, in the 2026 Democratic primary.[2] His stated priorities include fully funding public schools with raises for teachers and school staff, protecting seniors, and supporting small businesses.[3]
- 1.Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Suhas Kulkarni - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Suhas Kulkarni - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Kentucky House District 48
Suhas Kulkarni is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kentucky House District 48 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
