Rob Sand: Iowa’s New Governor Once Walked the Runway for Prada
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From Brown to Milan
Sand modeled in the early 2000s while studying political science at Brown University. People reported that his modeling work helped cover the cost of his education.
Public service in Iowa
After law school, he spent seven years as Iowa’s chief public-corruption prosecutor in the state attorney general’s office. The Iowa Auditor’s Office says he led the discovery and prosecution of what it calls the largest lottery-rigging scheme in American history.
A new governor takes office
Sand was elected state auditor in 2018 and held the post before running for governor. In the November 3 election, he defeated Republican Zach Lahn.
Key points
- Rob Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa’s November 3 election.
- Before politics, Sand modeled in Milan and Paris, including for Prada.
- He served seven years as Iowa’s chief public-corruption prosecutor and was elected state auditor in 2018.
- Sand is expected to take office in January, ending nearly two decades of Republican control of the governorship.