Miss America 2019
51 New ladies will compete for the title of Miss America 2020 at this year’s pageant. Pictured is Miss America 2019 winner Nia Franklin as she receives her crown from Miss America 2018, Cara Mund at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sept. 9, 2018. Donald Kravitz/Getty Images

The Miss America 2020 pageant is getting a new home and date this year, but women from all 50 states, as well as Washington D.C., are still getting ready to compete for the national title and take the crown.

This year’s competition is getting two new homes this year, with both a return to NBC after several years airing on ABC, as well as a move from Atlantic City, New Jersey. The competition will now air live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. EDT. This is a change from a previous air date in September when the show aired on ABC.

“The Miss America Organization is proud to partner with Mohegan Sun as we return to our longtime NBC home,” Regina Hopper, President & CEO of The Miss America Organization said in a press release. “We are looking forward to a fresh take on this historic competition that will showcase the incredible women vying for the job of Miss America 2020.”

So who are the women who are participating in this year’s competition and looking to take the title from Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin? Check the list below for more information and fun facts about the women competing in this year’s pageant.

Miss Alabama- Tiarra Pennington

  • College: University of Alabama
  • Major: Political Science
  • Social Impact Initiative: National Psoriasis Foundation and Psoriasis Take Action Alabama
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaAL

Miss Alaska- Maile Johnston

  • College: University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Major: Biology
  • Social Impact Initiative: A Case For Hope

Miss Arizona- Jacqueline Thomas

  • College: Grand Canyon University
  • Major: Business Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: Lady Leaders: Encouraging, Elevating and Empowering the Next Generation
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaAZ

Miss Arkansas- Darynne Dahlem

  • College: University of Arkansas
  • Major: Animal Science
  • Social Impact Initiative: Know You Are
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaAR

Miss California- Eileen Kim

  • College: Chapman University
  • Major: Business Administration
  • Social Impact Initiative: Let’s Talk: Opening the Discussion Surrounding Self-Harm and Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Miss Colorado- Monica Thompson

  • College: Oklahoma City University
  • Major: Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre
  • Social Impact Initiative: Building Strong Girls
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaCO

Miss Connecticut- Jillian Duffy

  • College: Southern Connecticut State University
  • Major: Business Administration
  • Social Impact Initiative: Jillian’s Journey: Pediatric Cancer Research and Awareness

Miss Delaware- Hillary May

  • College: Butler University
  • Major: Psychology
  • Social Impact Initiative: Let’s Talk: Breaking the Stigma round Mental Health
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaDE

Miss District of Columbia- Katelynne Cox

  • College: University of Missouri
  • Major: Non-Profit Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: Silence Is Not Compliance
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaDC

Miss Florida- Michaela McLean

  • College: University of Alabama
  • Major: Dance and Public Relations
  • Social Impact Initiative: Brace and Beautiful: Empowering Women to Live, Love and Lead Courageously

Miss Georgia- Victoria Hill

  • College: Reinhardt University
  • Major: Vocal Performance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Flip the Script on Foster Care

Miss Hawaii- Nicole Holbrook

  • College: Brigham Young University-Hawaii
  • Major: Business Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: S.N.A.P (Service Nurtures All People)
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaHI

Miss Idaho- Grace Zimmerman

  • College: University of Idaho
  • Major: Marketing Entrepreneurship
  • Social Impact Initiative: Wholesome Health
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaID

Miss Illinois- Ariel Beverly

  • College: Illinois State University
  • Major: Art Teacher Education
  • Social Impact Initiative: Advocating for Art Education
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaIL

Miss Indiana- Tiarra Taylor

  • College: Indiana State University
  • Major: Communications
  • Social Impact Initiative: Bring Advantages to Disadvantaged Youth
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaIN

Miss Iowa- Emily Tinsman

  • College: Drake University
  • Major: Music Education
  • Social Impact Initiative: TEMPOS: Teaching and Encouraging Music Participation in our Schools

Miss Kansas- Annika Wooton

  • College: University of Kansas
  • Major: Illustration
  • Social Impact Initiative: The Artist’s Fingerprint: The Transformative Power of the Arts
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaKS

Miss Kentucky- Alex Francke

  • College: University of Kentucky
  • Major: Business Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: Adopt an Art
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaKY

Miss Louisiana- Meagan Crews

  • College: Louisiana State University-Shreveport
  • Major: Marketing
  • Social Impact Initiative: LEAD: Leadership Empowerment And Development

Miss Maine- Carolyn Brady

  • College: Bowdoin College
  • Major: Government and Legal Studies
  • Social Impact Initiative: Immigration Builds Our Nation
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaME

Miss Maryland- Caitlyn Stupl

  • College: Liberty University
  • Major: Graphic Design
  • Social Impact Initiative: Common Cents: Promoting Youth Financial Literacy
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaMD

Miss Massachusetts- Lyndsey Littlefield

  • College: Bridgewater State University
  • Major: Biology
  • Social Impact Initiative: Girls Incorporated: Be Strong, Be Smart, and Be Bold

Miss Michigan- Mallory Rivard

  • College: Saginaw Valley State University
  • Major: Early Childhood Education
  • Social Impact Initiative: Read to Succeed
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaMI

Miss Minnesota- Kathryn Kueppers

  • College: Minnesota State University-Mankato
  • Major: Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Social Impact Initiative: The Invisible Crown: The Legacy of Miss America
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaMN

Miss Mississippi- Mary Margaret Hyer

  • College: University of Mississippi
  • Major: English
  • Social Impact Initiative: Advocate, Celebrate, Donate: Decreasing the Organ Donor Deficit
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaMS

Miss Missouri- Simone Esters

  • College: University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Major: Convergence Journalism
  • Social Impact Initiative: Leave Your MARK: Mentor At Risk Kids
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaMO

Miss Montana- Mo Shea

  • College: University of Montana
  • Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Social Impact Initiative: Love The Skin You’re In: Skin Cancer Prevention

Miss Nebraska- Allie Swanson

  • College: Evangel University
  • Major: Advertising and Public Relations
  • Social Impact Initiative: CyberSmartz: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaNE

Miss Nevada- Nasya Manchini

  • College: Dixie State University
  • Major: Media Studies
  • Social Impact Initiative: Patch for a Purpose #FindYourVoice

Miss New Hampshire- Sarah Tubbs

  • College: University of New Hampshire
  • Major: Business Administration: Marketing and Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: Choose One: Revolutionize the World
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaNH

Miss New Jersey- Jade Glab

  • College: University of Virginia
  • Major: Finance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Healthy Children, Strong America
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaNJ

Miss New Mexico- Misa Tran

  • College: New Mexico State University
  • Major: Athletic Training
  • Social Impact Initiative: Veterans: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Miss New York- Lauren Molella

  • College: Troy University
  • Major: Pre-Med and Psychology
  • Social Impact Initiative: Voices of Honor—Salute and Support our Military

Miss North Carolina- Alexandra Badgett

  • College: University of South Caroline Honors College
  • Major: Finance, Insurance and Risk Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: N.I.N.E.- No Is Not Enough
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaNC

Miss North Dakota- Haley Wolfe

  • College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead
  • Major: Accounting
  • Social Impact Initiative: #BeThe1To: Teen Suicide Prevention
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaND

Miss Ohio- Caroline Grace Williams

  • College: Miami University
  • Major: Theater and Music
  • Social Impact Initiative: Caroline’s Crisis Call: Know the F.A.C.T.S. of Calling 911
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaOH

Miss Oklahoma- Addison Price

  • College: Oklahoma State University
  • Major: Marketing
  • Social Impact Initiative: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Through Self-Advocacy
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaOK

Miss Oregon- Shivali Kadam

  • College: Oregon State University
  • Major: Chemical Engineering
  • Social Impact Initiative: STEM to Bloom: Growing the Next Generation of Female Engineers and Scientists

Miss Pennsylvania- Tiffany Seitz

  • College: Grove City College
  • Major: Entrepreneurship
  • Social Impact Initiative: Adoption Advocacy
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaPA

Miss Rhode Island- Molly Andrade

  • College: Endicott College
  • Major: Business Management
  • Social Impact Initiative: Self Defense for Women
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaRI

Miss South Carolina- Morgan Nichols

  • College: Clemson University
  • Major: Genetics
  • Social Impact Initiative: Stronger with STEM: Inspiring Students to Stick with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaSC

Miss South Dakota- Amber Hulse

  • College: University of South Dakota
  • Major: Political Science
  • Social Impact Initiative: Operation Overload: A Confidential Career Briefing
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaSD

Miss Tennessee- Brianna Mason

  • College: University of Tennessee--Knoxville
  • Major: Elementary Education
  • Social Impact Initiative: Advocates for Autism: Autism Awareness
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaTN

Miss Texas- Chandler Foreman

  • College: University of North Texas
  • Major: Broadcast Media
  • Social Impact Initiative: #TheLeaderWithin
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaTX

Miss Utah- Dexonna Talbot

  • College: University of Utah
  • Major: Ballet Performance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Servesteem—Increasing Self-Esteem Through Service
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaUT

Miss Vermont- Jillian Fisher

  • College: University of Management
  • Major: Animal Science
  • Social Impact Initiative: Fighting Addiction
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaVT

Miss Virginia- Camille Schrier

  • College: Virginia Tech
  • Major: Biochemistry and Systems Biology
  • Social Impact Initiative: Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaVA

Miss Washington- Abbie Kondel

  • College: Brigham Young University
  • Major: Exercise Science
  • Social Impact Initiative: Be Smart, Don’t Start
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaWA

Miss West Virginia- Toriane Graal

  • College: West Virginia University
  • Major: Accounting
  • Social Impact Initiative: Let’s Be CLEAR: Children’s Leukemia Education, Awareness and Resilience
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaWV

Miss Wisconsin-Alyssa Bohm

  • College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  • Major: Special Education
  • Social Impact Initiative: Enhancing Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs

Miss Wyoming- Jordan Hardman

  • College: University of Wyoming
  • Major: Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Social Impact Initiative: Bridging History: Vets Who’ve Lived It, Children Who Need It
  • Twitter: @MissAmericaWY
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