Former runner-up Lindsay Fincher crowned Miss Alabama 2022

One year after being named as the first runner-up in the state's highest profile pageant, Lindsay Fincher got her crown.

Fincher was named Miss Alabama 2022 Saturday night at the end of the competition held at Samford's Wright Center in Birmingham. She was crowned by Miss Alabama 2021 Lauren Bradford, who just beat out Fincher for last year's title before going on to finish as the first runner-up at Miss America.

After winning the Wednesday night talent competition and the Thursday night evening wear competition, Fincher was named as one of the top 12 contestants entering the final round Saturday.

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Fincher, who was competing as Miss University of Alabama, moved on to the top five finalists along with Kate Webb (Miss North Jefferson Area), Abbie Stockard (Miss Cahaba Valley), Brianna Burrell (Miss Mobile Bay), and Emee Baldwin (Miss Hamilton).

Fincher graduated with a degree in dance and political science. As a part of her social impact initiative, Fincher launched a campaign for a bill known as The Arts Education for All Act, also called House Resolution 5581.

The Arts Education for All Act currently under consideration is the most comprehensive arts education bill ever considered in Congress. Participation in the arts improves academic outcomes, creative thinking, mental and physical health, and social skills for students and prepares them for success in the future both inside and outside of the classroom. This bill provides important policy support for arts education for all students across America. Were this bill to pass into law, it would greatly improve equity of access to arts education opportunities that all students deserve.

Fincher will now take over the role of Miss Alabama, set for public appearances, charity work, and much more over the next year.