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[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 6, 2026 — Regan Hutsell, Miss Texas, has been crowned the 99th Miss America. Following two nights of preliminary competitions featuring 52 delegates of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Hutsell became the fourth Miss Texas to capture the Miss America title in 105 years.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 5, 2026 – The Miss America Organization is pleased to announce that Miss Utah’s Teen Elle Anderson has been crowned Miss America’s Teen 2027, becoming the 21st young woman to hold the title. Anderson was selected from among 52 extraordinary state delegates representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 5, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is thrilled to announce the exceptional Celebrity Judging Panels for the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Finals. Bringing together accomplished leaders, industry professionals, entertainers, and influential voices from across the country, these esteemed judges will play a critical role in evaluating this year’s delegates as they compete for the opportunity to serve as the 99th Miss America and the 21st Miss America’s Teen.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 4, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation is proud to name Olivia Pacheco as the recipient of the Go Red for Women® “Heart of the Advocate” Scholarship Award, a $10,000 scholarship jointly funded by the American Heart Association and the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation in recognition of her dedication to heart health advocacy.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 3, 2026 – The Miss America Organization is proud to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the “Miss America’s Got Talent” Preliminary Competition. Representing excellence across the entertainment industry, this accomplished group brings unparalleled expertise and diverse perspectives to the judging process.