3rd runner-up 2016, 2nd runner-up 2015, 1st runner-up Miss Arizona Teen USA 2013
A native of Scottsdale, Elexes “Lexe” Richardson was crowned Miss Arizona USA in September 2025 and will represent Arizona at the Miss USA 2025 pageant in Reno, Nevada. After three runner-up finishes in the mid-2010s, Elexes returned to compete and win almost ten years after last appearing at Miss AZ USA.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Lexe’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Lexe’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See NAME’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor NAME as Miss STATE USA 20.
