Miss Wisconsin 2026 Announced

On Saturday evening, Jordenne Butler, a 27-year-old woman from Onalaska, swept the title of Miss Wisconsin 2026 among a field of 31 contestants representing their communities across the state.

Competing as Miss River City, Butler receives $17,000 in scholarships along with other gifts and awards. She will compete for the title of Miss America 2027 the first week of September in West Palm Beach, Florida. Butler also won preliminary talent, evening gown and health & fitness award honors. With those awards, Butler earned an additional $950 in scholarships.

For the talent phase of competition, Butler performed a jazz dance to “That’s Life”. Her Community Service Initiative is Building Resilience for Healthy Futures which aims to empower children who have faced adversity through social awareness and compassionate outreach, guiding them toward brighter and healthier futures.

A graduate of Viterbo University, Butler received a degree in Marketing. She began her dance training at the age of three and has performed with competitive dance groups and was a member of Viterbo University’s dance team.

Butler has been a competitor in the Miss America Opportunity since the age of 13 when she competed as a teen delegate. She also held the title of Miss Wisconsin’s Teen in 2015.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Jordenne serve as our Miss Wisconsin 2026,” said Executive Director, Meghan DeMore. “It is apparent in everything Jordenne does and says that she has a true heart for this organization and for all the people she meets. As a former Miss Wisconsin’s Teen (2015) it is exciting to welcome her back to serve as a titleholder in this organization. We look forward to supporting her in this journey and having her represent us across the state and at Miss America 2027.”

DeMore, a former Miss Wisconsin, took over as sole Executive Director of the Miss Wisconsin Organization earlier this year. She is celebrating her 20th anniversary of being crowned Miss Wisconsin.

Rounding out the Top 11 semi-finalists and court of honor were the following candidates:

Top 11 – Semi-finalists

● Miss Green Bay Area, Olivia Heuer, Wisconsin Rapids, “People’s Choice” winner, $600 Scholarship
● Miss Northern Lights, Kylee Duessler, Sturgeon Bay, Semi-finalist $500 Scholarship
● Miss Great Lakes, Roselyn Pacheco, Racine, Semi-finalist, $500 Scholarship
● Miss Racine, Rosie Miliacca, Oak Creek, Semi-finalist, $500 Scholarship
● Miss Door County, Kaylee Griep, Brussels, Semi-finalist, $500 Scholarship
● Miss Turtle Creek, Catherine Delinda Smith, Janesville, Semi-finalist, $500 Scholarship
Top 5 – Court of Honor
● Fourth Runner-up, Miss Wood Violet, Evelyn Green, Oshkosh, $1,000 Scholarship
● Third Runner-up, Miss Madison, Ava Ernst, Madison, $1,500 Scholarship
● Second Runner-up, Miss Capital City, Jasmine Peck, St. Francis, $2,000 Scholarship
● First Runner-up, Miss Rock River Valley, Christel Rivera, Racine, $4,000 Scholarship

About Miss Wisconsin: Established in 1936, the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization is a state affiliate of the Miss America Organization. Miss Wisconsin and its local affiliates are dedicated to supporting continuing education through scholarships, facilitating community service and volunteerism, promoting personal growth and leadership skills, and instilling confidence among the young women who participate in the program. Each contestant dedicates her year of service to promoting a service initiative, or personal cause, she champions to make a positive difference in her community. Three Miss Wisconsins have gone on to become Miss America: Terry Anne Meeuwsen (1973), Laura Kaeppeler (2012) and Grace Stanke (2023). To request Miss Wisconsin 2024 for an appearance, email booking@misswisconsin.org.