Former MLB All Star and World Series champion Mark Teixeira has won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas 21st Congressional District.
Running as a Republican, the former first baseman defeated Democrat Kristin Hook on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to succeed outgoing Rep. Chip Roy, who chose not to seek reelection.
Election Summary
Winner: Mark Teixeira (R)
194,302 votes (54.5 percent)
Opponent: Kristin Hook (D)
162,088 votes (45.5 percent)
District Boundaries: Covers the Texas Hill Country, including parts of San Antonio and Austin suburbs.
Historical Context: The seat stays under Republican representation. Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy vacated the position to launch a bid for Texas Attorney General.
Key Details and Platform
Endorsements: Teixeira campaign was strongly backed by prominent Republicans, securing official endorsements from Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Core Platform: Campaigning as a political outsider, Teixeira focused his platform on lowering healthcare costs, imposing congressional term limits, cutting federal spending, and securing the border.
The Congressional Baseball Game: In interviews leading up to the election, Teixeira jokingly noted that one of his extra perks of joining the House would be the chance to put his baseball uniform back on to represent Republicans in the annual
Congressional Baseball Game.
Teixeira will officially assume office as a member elect of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3, 2027.