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Jefferson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 48

See where Fleming and Kulkarni stand on schools, jobs and health care. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.

About this race

Ken Fleming (Republican), Suhas Kulkarni (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 48; Ken Fleming is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ken Fleming, is on the ballot.

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Ken Fleming

Ken Fleming

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cutting taxes and growing the economy
  • Better healthcare and lower costs
  • Education, including teacher pay and parent voice
Biography

Fleming managed the family's aerial surveying and mapping company, was elected national president of a business association, and earlier spent 10 years in the finance industry, per the campaign site. Fleming later managed a not-for-profit mental health counseling center and now oversees a not-for-profit serving backside workers in the horse industry, and the site says Fleming served as Louisville Metro Councilman from 2003 to 2014, per the campaign site.

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Suhas Kulkarni

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports investing in public education and preparing students for future careers
  • Supports protecting healthcare access and improving Kentucky's small business environment
Biography

Suhas Kulkarni is a small business owner who opened a neighborhood grocery store after moving to Louisville and went on to build additional small businesses, per the campaign site. Kulkarni is a candidate for Kentucky House District 48.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Fleming and Suhas Kulkarni. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, jobs and health care.

When is the Kentucky House District 48 election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Jefferson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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