ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) - The 19-year-old niece of a Congressman from southwestern Michigan is on the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Kate Upton was born in Michigan but raised in Florida. Her uncle is Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton of St. Joseph.
The magazine cover was unveiled Monday.
Asked Tuesday about her selection as cover model, Fred Upton's office says it doesn't comment on family.