Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas

Mark Teixeira, a former MLB All-Star, has successfully secured a seat in the U.S. House representing Texas' 21st Congressional District. Teixeira, who played for teams including the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees, won against Democrat Kristin Hook, a former federal scientist. He ran for the seat previously held by Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who chose not to run for reelection.

Teixeira received over 61% of the vote in the Republican primary earlier this year. He expressed his commitment to improving the future for Texas families and communities in a statement following his victory. After retiring from baseball in 2021, Teixeira moved back to Texas and announced his congressional candidacy, emphasizing his intention to work on border security and opposing what he termed 'radical woke indoctrination.' The district is known for its conservative leanings, and his campaign coincided with a redistricting effort favoring the GOP.