Mark Teixeira elected to U.S. House from Texas's 21st District
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Mark Teixeira, a former Major League Baseball player and three-time All-Star, has been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 21st Congressional District. His victory represents a significant moment for the Republican Party in the area. Teixeira transitions from a notable sports career to political service, highlighting a trend of athletes entering politics. With this election, he will begin his new role as a congressman.
- •Mark Teixeira is a three-time MLB All-Star.
- •He will represent Texas's 21st Congressional District.
- •Teixeira's victory is noteworthy for the Republican Party.
- •This marks his transition from sports to a political career.
- 6:10 AMESPN — Ex-MLB star Teixeira wins election to U.S. House in Texas
"Republican Mark Teixeira, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, has won election to the U.S. House in Texas's 21st Congressional District.
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