Florida has secured its fourth consecutive victory in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) Best Looking Cruiser contest, staging a late comeback to overtake Michigan.
The annual competition, now in its 13th year, drew more than 360,000 votes from supporters nationwide.
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Michigan led for much of the voting period, but Florida's Highway Patrol communications team mounted a final push that propelled its black-and-tan Ford Mustang to the top spot.
Final Vote Tally
Florida finished with 52,249 votes, well ahead of Michigan's 37,654.
Georgia took third place with 34,933 votes, followed by Ohio and Kentucky to round out the top five.
The AAST joked about the dramatic finish, saying "it must be hunting season in Florida because they managed to shoot down the Blue Goose," a reference to Michigan State Police's iconic blue cruisers.
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The organization also quipped about "hanging chads" and "late-night ballot dumps," emphasizing the friendly rivalry.
Oregon received the fewest votes with just 185. In total, 360,433 votes were cast across all participating states.
As the winner, Florida will receive the Best Looking Cruiser Award, and its winning photo will appear on the cover of the 2027 America's Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Wall Calendar.
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Calendar sales support the AAST Foundation, which awards educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.
