On March 3, 2026, Arkansas will hold a nonpartisan election to fill two seats on the Arkansas Supreme Court. The candidates are competing to fill the seats of two eight-year terms that will expire on December 31, 2026. Incumbent candidate Cody Hiland is running uncontested for Position 6 on the court while incumbent candidate Nicholas Bronni is running against attorney John Adams for Position 3 on the court. If a candidate receives more than 50 percent the vote, they will win the seat. If not, the top two candidates will compete in a runoff during the general election in November.
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- Estimated spending by Cody Hiland:
- Estimated spending by Nicholas Bronni:
- Estimated spending by John Adams:
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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
Estimated Spending: $6,530
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
Estimated Spending: $750
