- Florida rallied late to capture its fourth consecutive Best Looking Cruiser championship.
- Michigan led most of the contest before finishing second in the final tally.
- More than 360,000 votes were cast by supporters across the United States.
Each year, state troopers from across the nation compete to see which has the prettiest police car. Over the past three years, Florida has come out on top. This year, it appeared as though that streak would end, but late in the game, the Sunshine State stormed back to a fourth consecutive victory. Here’s a look at it and the runners-up.
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The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) announced the results of its 13th annual Best Looking Cruiser contest after more than 360,000 votes poured in from supporters around the country. Michigan spent much of the competition in first place, but Florida Highway Patrol’s communications team mounted a late push that ultimately propelled the state’s black-and-tan Mustang to a win.
The AAST had some fun with the dramatic finish, joking that “it must be hunting season in Florida because they managed to shoot down the Blue Goose,” referring to Michigan State Police’s iconic blue cruisers. It also quipped about “hanging chads” and “late-night ballot dumps,” emphasizing that the good-natured ribbing was all part of the contest’s friendly rivalry.
Florida finished with 52,249 votes, well ahead of Michigan’s 37,654 once the polls closed. Georgia secured third place with 34,933 votes, followed by Ohio and Kentucky to round out the top five. Overall, 360,433 votes were cast across all participating states. Oregon received the least with just 185.
The victory means Florida will once again 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. Sales of the calendar support the American Association of State Troopers Foundation, which awards educational scholarships to the dependents of member troopers.
If the winning streak goes on much longer, they might want to start including Florida in the name of the calendar.
2026 Best Looking Cruiser: State-by-State Vote Count
