Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Announces Congressional Bid in Texas
Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira is running for Congress in Texas's 21st District. A Republican, he prioritizes border security, the economy, and education, supporting President Trump's America First agenda.
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Overview
- Former MLB star Mark Teixeira, who played for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees, announced his Republican candidacy for Congress in Texas's 21st District.
- Teixeira aims to fill the deeply conservative 21st District seat, currently held by GOP Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for Texas attorney general.
- As a lifelong conservative Republican, Teixeira pledges to defend President Trump's America First agenda and support Texas families and individual liberty.
- His campaign focuses on border security, energy independence, Second Amendment protection, military strengthening, and ending 'radical woke indoctrination'.
- The district, covering San Antonio and Austin suburbs, is expected to see Teixeira's high profile and name recognition aid his congressional fundraising efforts.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover Mark Teixeira's congressional bid neutrally, focusing on factual reporting without overt editorial framing. They present his announcement, his conservative platform, and the political context of the race in a straightforward manner, allowing readers to form their own conclusions about his candidacy.
"Teixeira is running for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections as a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country."
CBS News"Teixeira, a former first baseman, played 14 seasons for four Major League teams, the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels and, most recently, the Yankees."
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FAQ
Mark Teixeira's political platform focuses on border security, energy independence, Second Amendment protections, strengthening the military, and ending what he calls 'radical woke indoctrination.' He also pledges to defend President Trump's America First agenda and supports Texas families and individual liberty.
The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who is not seeking re-election because he is running for Texas attorney general.
Texas's 21st Congressional District covers a deeply conservative area west of both Austin and San Antonio, including parts of San Antonio and Austin suburbs, as well as cities like Fredericksburg and Kerrville in the Hill Country.
Yes, Mark Teixeira faces at least one opponent for the Republican nomination in the 21st District: Daniel Betts, who ran unsuccessfully for Travis County district attorney in 2024 and has filed paperwork to run.
Mark Teixeira is a former Major League Baseball player who played 14 seasons, including with the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. He was a three-time All-Star, won five Gold Gloves, three Silver Sluggers, and was part of the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship team. He moved back to Texas in 2021 after retiring from baseball.
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