Kylie Gene Wright
Miss New Jersey 2026
Kylie Gene Wright, of Egg Harbor Township, was crowned Miss New Jersey 2026. She is a Business Administration student planning to attend Stockton University to use the in-kind scholarship provided to earn her bachelor’s degree. In addition, she has also earned an additional $26,000 in scholarships. Kylie is as an instructor and manager at Amerikick Karate Studio, a second-degree black belt, former collegiate wrestler, and certified sexual violence and domestic violence advocate. She serves as the East Coast Chapter President of T.A.K.E. Defense, a national organization that empowers women through self-defense and safety education. Through her leadership, Kylie has raised more than $10,000 for the organization and conducted seminars for students, community groups, and women across the region. As Miss New Jersey 2026, she plans to expand T.A.K.E. Defense throughout the East Coast while advocating for women’s safety, confidence, and empowerment.