18 states that have never won Miss USA

There are 18 states that have never won the Miss USA pageant.

Matt Sullivan/Getty Images Not every state has won Miss USA since it began in 1952.

Some states, including Georgia and Indiana, have just fallen short, placing first runner-up.

Others, like Florida, have only assumed the title after the Miss USA winner became Miss Universe.

Miss USA held its first pageant in 1952, but not every state has taken home the crown.

While Texas, California, and Hawaii have repeatedly won the prestigious title, other states — including Arizona, Florida, and New Jersey — have struggled.

Here are the 18 states that have never won Miss USA.

Alaska Miss Alaska USA 2017 Alyssa London reacts after being named a top 10 finalist during the 2017 Miss USA pageant.

Ethan Miller/Getty Images The closest Alaska has come to the Miss USA crown was in 1964, when Patricia Marlin placed second runner-up.

Alaska has placed four additional times in the pageant's history, most recently with Alyssa London, who made the top 10 in 2017.

Four of the state's queens have won the Miss Congeniality prize, including in 2022 and 2023.

Arizona Miss Arizona USA 2016 Chelsea Myers is named a top 15 finalist during the 2016 Miss USA pageant.

Ethan Miller/Getty Images While Arizona has never won Miss USA, it assumed the title in 1980 when Jineane Ford, who originally placed first runner-up, inherited the crown after Shawn Weatherly won Miss Universe .

Arizona has frequently appeared in the Miss USA semifinals, with three second runners-up and two third runners-up.