Ex-Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira runs for Congress in Texas
The gist
Former MLB first baseman Mark Teixeira is the Republican nominee for Texas's 21st District against Democrat Kristin Hook.
The seat has not elected a Democrat since 1978, and MLB's PAC gave $5,000.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2025Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announced he is running for Congress in the 2026 midterms as a Republican in Texas's 21st Congressional District, the seat held by Rep. Chip Roy.
- Mar 3, 2026Teixeira won the Republican nomination for the district ahead of a crowded field of more than a dozen GOP contenders; he was the Trump-endorsed candidate.
- Jun 8, 2026The Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball PAC donated $5,000 to Teixeira's campaign, per FEC filings reviewed by USA TODAY Sports.