Republican Mark Teixeira Wins Election to U.S. House in Texas' 21st Congressional District
The former MLB All-Star defeated Democrat Kristin Hook and will replace Rep. Chip Roy after winning more than 54% of the vote, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Republican Mark Teixeira won the U.S. House seat for Texas' 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook with roughly 54.5 percent of the vote, according to the Associated Press.
- The 46-year-old politician secured the Republican nomination in March with more than 61% of the vote, receiving endorsements from President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Spanning parts of San Antonio, Austin, and Hill Country, the district will be represented by Teixeira, replacing Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who did not seek reelection.
- In a statement posted to social media, Teixeira expressed gratitude to supporters and pledged to serve as "a strong, responsive voice for every family in this district" in Washington.
- His opponent, Kristin Hook, is a former federal scientist who worked for the National Institutes of Health and the Government Accountability Office; the seat remains in Republican hands following Roy's departure.
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World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' - NEW YORK TIMES POST
You are on the Mark, Teixeira. After Tuesday’s election, Texas will be getting a Tex message. The World Series champion won election to the U.S. House in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook. Republican Rep. Chip Roy currently holds the seat, but he decided not to seek re-election, opening the door for Teixeira. [...]
New York Yankees Legend Mark Teixeira Has Major Career News Emerge
As of late Tuesday evening (Election Day), New York Yankees legend Mark Teixeira is officially a major political figure. ESPN News Services wrote (about Teixeira): “Republican Mark Teixeira, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, has won election to the U.S. House in Texas’ 21st Congressional District. The former slugger for the Texas Rangers and New […]
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