Justice Nick Bronni to run for full term on Arkansas Supreme Court

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Nick Bronni, who was appointed to the state’s high court by Gov. Sarah Sanders, announced Monday (May 12) that he will run for a full term on the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2026.

Sanders appointed Bronni in December 2024 to Position 6, and he will seek election to Position 3 in 2026. The seat is currently being filled by Justice Cody Hiland, who was appointed to fill a vacancy.

“I’m a conservative and an originalist. I believe that judges should say what the law is — not what they want it to be. That’s fairer for everyone,” Bronni said. “You shouldn’t need a lawyer to understand the law. That’s why I write decisions in plain English, not lawyer-speak.”

Bronni served as Arkansas’ Solicitor General, the Attorney General’s lead litigator. He won cases, including arguing and winning two cases in the U.S. Supreme Court.

“I won case after case for the people of Arkansas at every level—from trial court to the United States Supreme Court. I defeated President Biden’s illegal attempt to deny girls equal access to sports, successfully fought for community pharmacies, and stood with Israel. The government and judges should follow the law, and I’ll always defend the constitutional rights of Arkansans.”

Bronni grew up in Ouachita County, where he graduated from Camden Fairview High School. His mother taught school in Calhoun County, and his father worked in the defense industry in Camden. He attended George Washington University and earned his law degree from the University of Michigan, graduating at the top of his class. At Michigan, he was an editor of the law review.