Brad Simon
Brad Simon (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 26. He is on the ballot in the special general election on March 3, 2026. He advanced from the special Republican primary runoff on February 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on March 3, 2026.
Special general election for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Brad Simon (R) and Adam Watson (Independent) are running in the special general election for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Brad Simon (R) | ||
 | Adam Watson (Independent)  | |
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Republican primary runoff
Special Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Brad Simon (R) defeated Wade Dunn (R) in the special Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on February 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brad Simon | 65.1 | 3,629 | |
 | Wade Dunn | 34.9 | 1,948 | |
| Total votes: 5,577 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for January 6, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
Special Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Wade Dunn (R) and Brad Simon (R) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mark Berry (R), Stacie Smith (R), and Ted Tritt (R) in the special Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on January 6, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wade Dunn | 37.4 | 2,291 |
| ✔ | Brad Simon | 30.9 | 1,896 | |
 | Mark Berry | 13.6 | 834 | |
| Stacie Smith | 9.3 | 571 | ||
| Ted Tritt | 8.8 | 537 | ||
| Total votes: 6,129 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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