On March 3, 2026, Arkansas held a nonpartisan election to fill two seats on the Arkansas Supreme Court. The candidates competed to fill the seats of two eight-year terms that will expire on December 31, 2026. Incumbent candidate Cody Hiland ran uncontested and won Position 6 on the court while incumbent candidate Nicholas Bronni received more than 50 percent the vote, defeating attorney John Adams and winning Position 3 on the court. There will not be a runoff during the general election in November.
Estimated Total TV Spending:
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by John Adams: $32,545
Outside groups:
- Estimated spending by New Generation: $90,384
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February 25 – No More No Less
In this ad, John Adams says: “When politicians overstep and try to take more power, it’s up to the seven justices here at the state supreme court to hold that line.”
Sponsor: John Adams
February 18 – Building a Family
In this ad, John Adams says: “In the darkest times of our history, people have committed to leave this place better than they found it. I’ve always admired those people and want to be one of them.”
Sponsor: John Adams
February 4 – Adams Constitutions
In this ad, John Adams says: "Making sure that we have justice for all sometimes means defying the few, and freedom survives only when power is separated and limited.
Sponsor: John Adams
February 4 – Adams Works
In this ad, John Adams says: “Conservatism at its best is about preserving what works: the rule of law works, limited government works, judicial independence works. ”
Sponsor: John Adams
