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Lexus Paulson is Miss South Dakota USA 2026

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Sioux Falls

2nd runner-up 2024
1st runner-up 2023
3rd runner-up 2021
Semi-finalist Miss SD Teen USA 2015

Lexus Paulson is Miss South Dakota USA 2026 and will represent South Dakota at Miss USA 2026 in Miami. A graduate of Ohio State University from Sioux Falls, Lexus is a dental hygienest and Invisalign rep.

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Meet Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2026 Jasmine Jerke

Lexus' sister titleholder is Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2026 Jasmine Jerke. Click here to visit Jasmine's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Candid and Appearance photos
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Meet Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2026 Jasmine Jerke

Lexus' sister titleholder is Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2026 Jasmine Jerke. Click here to visit Jasmine's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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State pageant photos

The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Lexus’ state pageant photos.

Professional photos

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

Candid & Appearance photos

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

Previous pageant photos

Lexus was a three-time runner-up at Miss South Dakota USA, finishing third runner-up to Caroline Pettey in 2021, first runner-up to Amber Hulse in 2023 and second runner-up to Amitara Alwal in 2024.

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Miss South Dakota USA 2010 Emily Miller
Emily Miller, 22, of Irene was Miss SD USA 2010
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Miss South Dakota USA 2011 Chandra Burnham
Chandra Burnham, 23, of Highmore was Miss SD USA 2011
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Miss South Dakota USA 2012 Taylor Neisen
Taylor Neisen, 19, of Rapid City was Miss SD USA 2012
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Miss South Dakota USA 2013 Jessica Albers
Jessica Albers, 27, of Yankton was Miss SD USA 2013
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Miss South Dakota USA 2014 Brittney Palmer
Brittney Palmer, 25, of Brookings was Miss SD USA 2014
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Miss South Dakota USA 2015 Lexy Schenk
Lexy Schenk, 21, of Irene was Miss SD USA 2015
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Miss South Dakota USA 2016 Madison McKeown
Madison McKeown, 21, of Sioux Falls was Miss SD USA 2016 & top 10 at Miss USA 2016
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Miss South Dakota USA 2017 Tessa Dee
Tessa Dee, 26, of Mitchell was Miss SD USA 2017
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Miss South Dakota USA 2018 Madison Nipe
Madison Nipe, 21, of Madison was Miss SD USA 2018 & top 5 at Miss USA 2018
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Miss South Dakota USA 2019 Abby Merschman
Abby Merschman, 22, of Sioux Falls was Miss SD USA 2019
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Miss South Dakota USA 2020 Kalani Jorgensen
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Caroline Pettey, 27, of Rapid City was Miss SD USA 2021 & top 16 at Miss USA 2021
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Miss South Dakota USA 2022 Shania Knutson
Shania Knutson, 22, of Viborg was Miss SD USA 2022
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Miss South Dakota USA 2023 Amber Hulse
Amber Hulse, 25, of Hot Springs was Miss SD USA 2023
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Miss South Dakota USA 2024 Ahmitara Alwal
Ahmitara Alwal, 25, of Sioux Falls was Miss SD USA 2024
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Miss South Dakota USA 2025 Megan Hiykel
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Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2015 Marley Hanson
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Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2023 Lindsey Pfingston
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Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2024 Olivia Odenbrett
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Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2025 Bella Puetz
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