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Vegas Turner is Miss Missouri Teen USA 2026

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Springfield

2nd runner-up Miss New York Teen USA 2024
Semi-finalist Miss New York Teen USA 2023

A native of Springfield, Vegas Turner is Miss Missouri Teen USA 2026 and will represent Missouri at Miss Teen USA 2026 in Miami.  Vegas originally competed in pageants representing the Springfield/Battlefield, Missouri area before later spending time in New York City, where she attended The Institute for American Musical Theatre and also competed at Miss New York Teen USA.  She is now a student at the University of Missouri.

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McKenzie's sister titleholder is Miss Missouri USA 2026. Click here to visit Maddie's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Meet Miss Missouri USA 2026

McKenzie's sister titleholder is Miss Missouri USA 2026. Click here to visit Maddie's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Vegas’ state pageant photos.

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Lights, camera, action!  Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.

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From events straight after her crowning to her final appearances before she passes on her crown, here’s a look at all the appearances Vegas has made during her reign, as well as other candid photos during her year.

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Vegas competed at Miss New York Teen USA 2023 and then placed second runner-up to Valarie Goorahoo at Miss New York Teen USA 2024, both while attending the Institute of Musical Theatre.  She was also first runner-up at Miss Missouri’s Teen 2024.

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