Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand reveals former modeling career

Rob Sand, the newly elected Democratic governor of Iowa, has gained public attention following revelations of his previous career as a high-fashion model. Before entering politics, Sand worked in the fashion industry, appearing in a 2004 Vogue Italia spread photographed by Steven Meisel.

His modeling work included walking the runway for the Italian fashion house Prada and participating in shoots for brands such as Number (N)ine. Sand, who has served as Iowa's state auditor since 2019, became the first Democrat to win the Iowa gubernatorial race since 2006 after defeating Republican candidate Zach Lahann.