MISS USA CLASS OF 2026
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LIVE FROM MIAMI ON THE CW
Founded in 1952, MISS USA® is one of the most recognized and enduring platforms for women in the world. It is a cultural institution woven into the fabric of American entertainment, fashion and media. For 75 years, the organization has showcased dynamic, accomplished women who reflect the confidence, diversity and ambition of modern America.
MISS USA celebrates the 75th Annual competition taking place August 24-27 in Miami, Florida. The costume competition and preliminary competitions will stream worldwide thanks to several global partners. The 2026 Miss USA Pageant will air at 8:00 PM EST on Thursday, August 27 on the CW Network.
ALABAMA Samantha Havenstrite
ALASKA Holly Huber
ARIZONA Kaitlyn Humphrey
ARKANSAS Anna Claire Hay
CALIFORNIA Acacia McBride
COLORADO Jordyn Owen
CONNECTICUT Jaeden Hamelly
DELAWARE Julia Hatoum
DIST. OF COLUMBIA Kennedy JoAnn Lucas
FLORIDA Aileen Cerchiara
GEORGIA Jade Kircus
HAWAII Darja Bassut
IDAHO Katie Tetreault
ILLINOIS Vivica Lewandowski
INDIANA Eniola Oke
IOWA Madeline Erickson
KANSAS Madilynn Becker
KENTUCKY Brijet Finister
LOUISIANA Ella Clark
MAINE Mykala Green
MARYLAND Holly Plank
MASSACHUSETTS Kayshauna Montaño
MICHIGAN Amber Uhler
MINNESOTA Rachel Betterley
MISSISSIPPI Victoria Cantu
MISSOURI Madison Beck
MONTANA Lisbeth Fernandez
NEBRASKA Emily Lenser
NEVADA Natalie Bode
NEW HAMPSHIRE Samantha LaBonne
NEW JERSEY Katarina Lengyel
NEW MEXICO Cara Rgnonti
NEW YORK Jenna Dykstra
NORTH CAROLINA Myla Hadley
NORTH DAKOTA Sophia Richards
OHIO Kayelin L. Tiggs
OKLAHOMA Annamaria Thomas
OREGON Claire Wildey
PENNSYLVANIA Elizabeth Voight
RHODE ISLAND Victoria Cuartas
SOUTH CAROLINA Victoria Vesce
SOUTH DAKOTA Lexus Paulson
TENNESSEE Sydney Grace Young
TEXAS Alexis Fuetsch
UTAH Alayzia Christopher
VERMONT Katherine McQuade
VIRGINIA Justus Kelley
WASHINGTON Ellise Kakazu
WEST VIRGINIA Alanna Lynch
WISCONSIN Olivia Lulich
WYOMING Melanie San Roman
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE
2026 Miss USA People’s Choice is underway!
Send your favorite candidate directly to the Top 20 of finals.
The 51 candidates will be narrowed to 25, then 15 then 3 fan favorites will be guaranteed a spot in the Top 20 at the 2026 Miss USA Pageant on August 27, live on the CW Network.
