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Republican Mark Teixeira wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 21st Congressional District
The former Major League Baseball star led with more than 54% of the vote after 95% of ballots were counted, according to multiple media reports.
- On Tuesday, former New York Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira won election to the U.S. House, securing Texas' 21st Congressional District seat. He defeated Democrat Kristin Hook, a former federal scientist, in the mid-term election.
- After retiring from baseball in 2016, Teixeira, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, sought the seat formerly held by Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who chose not to seek reelection.
- With 95% of ballots counted, Teixeira led with more than 54% of the vote across the district spanning Austin and San Antonio. President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott both endorsed his campaign.
- "Tonight's victory belongs to the people of Texas's 21st District," Teixeira tweeted, pledging to serve as a responsive voice for families. The former athlete now transitions from his 14-year baseball career to Congress.
- Despite Teixeira's decisive victory, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lost his reelection bid to Democrat Gina Hinojosa on Tuesday. This reflects a mixed political landscape in the state.
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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins House seat in Texas - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Nov 04 (Field Level Media) - Mark Teixeira, a former World Series champion, is headed to Congress. The slugger-turned-Republican politician will represent Texas' 21st Congressional District in Washington after defeating Democrat Kristin Hook in the Tuesday mid-term election. Teixeira was leading [...]
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