Abigail Merschman: Hottest Photos of Miss South Dakota USA 2019

Abigail Merschman will be representing Miss South Dakota USA at the upcoming Miss USA pageant. She was preceded by 2018 winner Madison Nipe, who finished in the Top 5 in last year’s Miss USA competition. The 22-year-old is a native of Sioux Falls.

Abigail is currently studying at South Dakota State University where she is pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in sociology.

According to her official bio, Abigail is “an advocate for endometriosis and other invisible diseases after unknowingly suffering from the disorder and receiving multiple misdiagnoses for seven years.”

You can follow Abigail and learn more about her journey by clicking follow on Instagram or heading on over to her official Twitter account.

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Behind the scenes shooting for @sinesiakarol #RenoTahoe #missusa #boldsunlesstans

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 24, 2019 at 4:01pm PDT

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A little over a year ago, my endometriosis had shaken up many things in my life including the healthy figure I worked so hard for in the gym. Now that I’m at Miss USA, I’m so proud to say that I finally lost all 35 pounds that I gained when my symptoms took full control. I’m so pumped to take to the stage Monday night Thank you @stsnation for all your help on my journey. #boldsunlesstans missusa #RenoTahoe #endometriosisawareness

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 27, 2019 at 9:18pm PDT

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I couldn’t help but start crying as I walked off stage last night. So much hard work and self awareness has led up to this moment. Thank you @missusa for letting me live through this moment.

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 30, 2019 at 9:56am PDT

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Y’all I’m officially registered for Miss USA! Reppin’ SD’s colors #missusa #renoetahoe

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 21, 2019 at 5:37pm PDT

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Let the festivities begin! All checked in to the @grandsierra and ready to explore @renotahoe for the day @missusa #missusa #renotahoe

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 19, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT

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“Surround yourself with people who keep you positive and constantly motivated. But keep in mind that nobody will do the work for you.” Thank you to everyone who else helped me in this journey, you know who are and I hope to make y’all proud. #missusa #missusa2019

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 12, 2019 at 3:25pm PDT

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Dreaming of all the sugary treats I’ll devour in @renotahoe May 3rd. I have a full day of packing before flying for @missusa Friday! I can’t wait to see my bestie @alayahbenavidez and all my other Miss USA sisters #missusa #renotahoe

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 16, 2019 at 10:46am PDT

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You know where to find me May 3rd with my girl @saraelizabethphotography.sd

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 5, 2019 at 1:38pm PDT

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• 35 days out •

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Mar 26, 2019 at 10:46am PDT

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The happiest of nuggets

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Apr 10, 2019 at 3:06pm PDT

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Seas the day @graystoneheights

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Feb 24, 2019 at 9:56am PST

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When the bachelor ends and barely anything happened

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Mar 11, 2019 at 7:00pm PDT

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When in doubt wear red Happy National Dress Day @saraelizabethphotography.sd #nationaldressday #missusa

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Mar 6, 2019 at 11:19am PST

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@paula.preston Hair: @hairgodandrew Makeup: @brenda.torre

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Feb 6, 2019 at 8:17pm PST

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HEAVY MOOD BECAUSE ITS NYFW!

A post shared by Abigail Merschman (@abbymerschman) on Feb 5, 2019 at 7:39am PST

Miss USA takes place Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. It will be the 68th Miss USA pageant, and the second pageant to be held concurrently with the Miss Teen USA competition. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place on a yet-to-be-determined date in South Korea. The reigning Miss Universe is Catriona Gray, who represented the Philippines, while Miss USA going to Nebraska’s Sarah Rose Summers.