Former MLB player for the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat in Texas at the midterms, beating out Democrat Kristin Hook.
He took to X, formerly Twitter, to thank everyone for their support. Teixeira promised that “nobody will work harder to continue earning” the trust voters instilled in him.
“Tonight’s victory belongs to the people of Texas’s 21st District. I’m not going to Washington for myself, but rather to be a strong, responsive voice for every family in this district,” he promised. “Together, we can build a better future for our families, our neighbors, and every community across Texas 21.
“I’m excited to get to work. I will be praying for all of you and for the future of this great nation. God bless Texas, and God bless America,” Teixeira continued.
Teixeira announced his intentions to run for Congress in Texas in support of President Donald Trump in August 2025. He was eager to return to Texas—where he spent the first five years of his MLB career. He called his time in Texas “one of the greatest blessings in my life.”
Article Continues Below“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,” his initial statement read. “It takes teamwork to win, and I'm ready to help defend President Trump's America First agenda, Texas family, and individual liberty.”
During his 14-year career in the MLB, Teixeira made it to three All-Star teams. He was a five-time Gold Glove Award winner and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He won a World Series with the Yankees in his first year with the club.