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Ex-Yankee Teixeira Wins TX-21 GOP Primary, Setting Up a Trump-Driven November Battle
politics1 month ago

Ex-Yankee Teixeira Wins TX-21 GOP Primary, Setting Up a Trump-Driven November Battle

Former New York Yankee Mark Teixeira won the Texas-21 Republican primary with Trump-backed support, signaling a hard-line immigration stance, support for ICE, and gun-rights advocacy; he’ll face Democrat Kristin Hook in November, as Republicans pursue a high-profile, celebrity-driven bid that poses challenges for Democrats.

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins TX-21 GOP Nomination
politics1 month ago

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins TX-21 GOP Nomination

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira won a wide-open GOP primary in Texas' 21st District with about 61.6% in a 12-candidate field to replace Chip Roy and will face Democrat Kristin Hook in November. Teixeira self-funded his bid and promotes conservative priorities, while redistricting makes TX-21 more San Antonio–centric and Roy did not endorse a successor.

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas
politics7 months ago

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Launches Congressional Campaign in Texas

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announced his bid for Texas' 21st Congressional District as a Republican, aiming to succeed Chip Roy who is running for attorney general. Teixeira, a Texas native and former professional baseball player, supports conservative policies including border security and reducing government spending, and has a history of supporting Republican figures like Greg Abbott and Donald Trump.