OAN Staff Abril Elfi
11:34 AM – Thursday, August 28, 2025
World Series champion Mark Teixeira has announced his bid for Texas’ 21st Congressional District.
On Wednesday, Teixeira, a former New York Yankees first baseman and three-time MLB All-Star, announced his run. He stated that he’s “ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
“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,” the statement read. “It takes teamwork to win, and I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
The announcement comes after Representative Chip Roy’s (R-Texas) decision not to seek re-election.
Roy, who currently represents the district, made the announcement in a campaign video centering on preserving the Lone Star State’s legacy of “liberty, freedom and self-determination.”
“Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities,” he wrote in an accompanying message. “I’m running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy… unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn. #LiveFree.”
Teixeira praised Roy for representing the district “with unwavering courage.”
“I’m running to ensure District 21 remains prosperous and free for generations to come,” he added.
The race is currently set for November 2026, and a primary is scheduled for March.
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