Three Georgia Titleholders Crowned, Set to Compete on National Stage in Las Vegas

[ATLANTA, GA] — Georgia will be represented by three titleholders at this summer's Mrs. America, Mrs. American, and Miss for America Strong national pageants. Lindsey Shockey (Mrs. Georgia America), Dede Long (Mrs. Georgia American), and Alex Radford (Miss Georgia for America Strong) will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete for their respective national titles.

The national competitions will take place during America Week at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, August 25 – September 3, 2026.

Georgia's Three Crowns

Lindsey Shockey — Mrs. Georgia America

Dede Long — Mrs. Georgia American

Alex Radford — Miss Georgia for America Strong

Following in Georgia's Footsteps

Georgia enters the 2026 national competition on a high note: Mrs. Georgia Paige Ewing was crowned Mrs. America 2025 at last year's event, also held at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. With three Georgia delegates competing across all three divisions this year, the state has a strong showing heading into America Week.

About the Pageant System

The Mrs. America, Mrs. American, and Miss for America Strong pageants are part of Mrs. America, Inc., a system established in 1938 that showcases accomplished women from across the country. Each year, 51 delegates — representing all U.S. states and the District of Columbia — compete in each division. Winners of the Mrs. America and Mrs. American titles go on to represent the United States at Mrs. World, held in January 2026.

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