Michelle Kwan Stars In Campaign Ad For Husband In Race To Be R.I. Governor

During her skating career that included five world championships and two Olympic medals, Michelle Kwan starred in commercials to pitch sponsors such as Chevrolet and Campbell's Soup. Her husband, Clay Pell, is running in Rhode Island's Democratic gubernatorial primary, and Kwan is, among other issues, trying to boost his standing with women voters. The 32 year old Pell was considered a long shot because he is a newcomer, and a WPRI poll in May had him running a distant third to Providence mayor Angel Taveras and General Treasurer Gina Raimondo.