In the 2025 Miss Maine pageant, Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL legend Bill Belichick, is vying for the crown after a runner-up finish last year. However, early online fan voting suggests a tough road ahead. With just over 220 votes, Hudson trails far behind the leader, University of Southern Maine student Lexi Bjork, who amassed over 1,400 votes before the voting page crashed on Saturday.

The online vote, priced at $1 per entry, determines the People’s Choice Award, granting the winner a coveted spot in the semifinals. Isabelle St. Cyr, the first transgender model in the pageant’s history, holds a strong second place with over 440 votes. St. Cyr, a former Miss Monson USA winner, brings a story of resilience, having overcome barriers in cheerleading to earn state and national titles. “I believe no amount of experience can match true passion,” St. Cyr shared on social media, drawing parallels to her pageant journey.

Hudson, meanwhile, is driven by a personal mission. Representing Maine’s fishing families, she aims to preserve their heritage, a cause rooted in her family’s bankruptcy when she was young. “I care to protect the fleeting tradition of Maine fishing families,” she wrote on Instagram, highlighting the struggles of coastal communities.

The pageant unfolds against a broader cultural debate in Maine, where state officials, led by Gov. Janet Mills, defend transgender inclusion in women’s sports amid a federal lawsuit and pressure from the Trump administration. This tension underscores the significance of St. Cyr’s participation, making the competition a microcosm of national divides.

With the voting page down, the race remains uncertain, but the stories of Hudson, St. Cyr, and Bjork reveal the diverse passions fueling this year’s Miss Maine.

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Miss Maine 2025: Hudson Trails Transgender Model and Student in Tight Fan Vote