ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Michigan and Ohio loom large in the presidential election, but they also brought some swing-state magic to the Miss America pageant Thursday night in Atlantic City.

Miss Michigan Arianna Quan and Miss Ohio Alice Magoto won preliminary contests on the third and final night of preliminary competition.

Quan played a piano composition titled “The Lark,” and Magoto won the swimsuit competition.

The pageant at Boardwalk Hall includes contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

With 52 women vying for the crown, finding a way to stand out from the crowd is imperative, and contestants incorporate their home state into a humorous introductions.

“There might be 52 of us, but I’m your Maine chick!” proclaimed Miss Maine Marybeth Noonan.

“Come for the culture, stay because ... your car won’t start! I’m Miss Minne-snow-ta,” said Miss Minnesota Madeline Van Ert.

“From the Show-Me State, I’ve got a lot to show you, America!” said Miss Missouri Erin O’Flaherty.

From Miss Texas, Caroline Carothers, came this gem: “From the state where the two biggest sports are football and teasing your hair, I’m Miss Texas!”

Supporting the arts, ending bullying and eating healthy figured prominently in the contestants’ onstage interviews.

The 2017 Miss America will be crowned Sunday.