The finale of Miss Washington USA 2023 was held on 13th November 2022 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center where Samantha Gallia was crowned the new queen as she became the official representative of Washington at Miss USA 2023.

Samantha Gallia is 24 years of age and a breast cancer support advocate. Samantha is a graduate of a doctorate degree in dentistry from the University of the Pacific and is currently an oral and maxillofacial radiology resident at the University of Washington.

The newly crowned Miss Washington USA 2023 Samantha Gallia’s court included –

1st Runner-up – Taylor Mann

2nd Runner-up – Stephanie Yerigan

3rd Runner-up – Starla Sampaco

4th Runner-up – Jesi Williams

Top 11 also included Madison Damour, Shevone Shimabuku, Madison Lyons, Reily Mahoney, Edith Gonzalez and Jogiel Pinero.

“I have about a million thank yous to make, but for now- thank you to every person who has ever believed in me and poured into me. I am so grateful for so many incredible people in my life," Samantha wrote on her social media as she won the state crown.

Also at the finale, Mackenzie Kuiken was crowned Miss Teen Washington USA 2023 who will now represent Washington at Miss Teen USA 2023. Congratulations.