US EditionWorld Series champion Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas
Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira enters politics aiming to uphold conservative values, including border security and economic growth, in a solid Republican district for the 2026 election.
- Former MLB All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira, who is running as a Republican, announced his campaign for U.S. Congress in Texas' 21st district.
- Teixeira, 45, played for the Texas Rangers and had a successful 14-season MLB career with 409 home runs and 50.5 Wins Above Replacement.
- In his announcement, Teixeira expressed support for former President Trump's policies and said he's 'ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional.
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Mark Teixeira, one of the last New York Yankees to win a World Series, wants to join Congress as a Republican from Texas
“As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I'm ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional,” Teixeira said.
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira to run for U.S. House representing Texas
Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira announced Thursday he plans to run for an open U.S. House seat representing a district in Texas encompassing parts of Austin and San Antonio.
World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas
Mark Teixeira, a three-time All-Star and 2009 World Series winner with the New York Yankees, formally launched his bid for Congress on Thursday, declaring his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District. His entry comes days after Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said he would not seek reelection in order to pursue the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general. The post World Series Champion Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas …
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