Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira won the Republican primary in Texas’ 21st Congressional District.

Teixeira aims to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who is running for Texas attorney general.

The ex-Yankee secured enough of the vote to avoid a runoff.

“This is a huge victory, and I’m truly honored to have such strong support from the people of TX-21. Thank you! I’m so grateful to everyone who voted, put in the work, donated, and especially prayed for us along the way,” Teixeira said.

“My amazing family has been by my side every step of the way – my wonderful wife Leigh and our three kids – and I’m blessed by their support as I prepare to serve the country we love. We’re going to run a strong race and win big in November, then hit the ground running to fight for Texas families. Thank you again, TX-21. God bless Texas, and God bless America,” he continued.

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The Lone Star State’s 21st District is located in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio and west of Austin.

The district is rated solid Republican by the Cook Political Report, meaning Teixeira is likely to have the edge in the November general election.

Teixeira is running to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who is running for attorney general in the Lone Star State and advanced to a runoff election Tuesday night.

The three-time MLB All-Star was endorsed by President Trump last month.

Trump described Teixeira as a “TOTAL WINNER, on and off the field” in his endorsement, which was posted on Truth Social.

In his campaign announcement last August, Teixeira vowed to “work with President Trump to secure the border, grow the economy, end radical woke indoctrination, promote American energy independence, defend life and the Second Amendment, end forever wars, and strengthen the military.”

“It takes teamwork to win – I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty,” the World Series champion said last year.

Fox News noted:

The Club for Growth PAC, which — along with affiliated super PACs — contributed more than $250,000 to Teixeira’s candidacy, applauded his primary victory. Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh said the group was “proud to have supported Teixeira in the race.”

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“On the campaign trail, Mark Teixeira outlined his plan to lower taxes, cut red tape, and expand school freedom for every family in Texas. Voters believed in his vision, and rewarded him with the Republican nomination,” McIntosh said.

Teixeira began his MLB career with the Texas Rangers after being selected fifth overall in the 2001 MLB Draft. His 14-season career included three All-Star selections, five Gold Gloves, three Silver Slugger Awards and a World Series title with the New York Yankees in 2009. Teixeira and his family moved back to Texas in 2021 after he retired from baseball.

 

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