Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins Texas House Primary

Teixeira will face off against Democratic candidate Kristin Hook in the November general election

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira has won the Republican primary in Texas's 21st congressional district. Teixeira, who played 14 seasons in the majors and won a World Series title with the New York Yankees in 2009, will now face Democratic candidate Kristin Hook in the November general election.

Why it matters

Teixeira's victory in the Republican primary sets up an interesting general election matchup between the former baseball star and Democratic opponent Kristin Hook. The race could draw national attention as both parties vie for control of the House of Representatives.

The details

Teixeira, 45, was born and raised in Maryland but now lives near Austin, Texas. He began his campaign saying he is "ready to fight for Texas families, conservative principles and the America First agenda." Last month, former President Donald Trump endorsed Teixeira, calling him a "total winner" who "will never let you down." Teixeira was a three-time MLB All-Star, five-time Gold Glove Award winner, and part of the 2009 Yankees World Series championship team. He retired from baseball in 2016 after hitting 409 career home runs.

  • Teixeira won the Republican primary on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The general election between Teixeira and Democratic candidate Kristin Hook will take place in November 2026.

The players

Mark Teixeira

A former MLB player who spent 14 seasons in the majors, including winning a World Series title with the New York Yankees in 2009. He is now the Republican nominee in the race for Texas's 21st congressional district.

Kristin Hook

The Democratic candidate who will face off against Mark Teixeira in the November 2026 general election for Texas's 21st congressional district.

Chip Roy

The current U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st congressional district, who is headed for a runoff in the Texas Attorney General race.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who endorsed Mark Teixeira in his primary campaign.

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What they’re saying

“He will never let you down!”

— Donald Trump (Yahoo Sports)

“I am ready to fight for Texas families, conservative principles and the America First agenda.”

— Mark Teixeira, Republican Candidate (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The general election between Teixeira and Hook will take place in November 2026, with the winner replacing outgoing Rep. Chip Roy in Texas's 21st congressional district.

The takeaway

Teixeira's victory in the Republican primary sets up an intriguing general election matchup between the former MLB star and Democratic opponent Kristin Hook. The race could draw national attention as both parties vie for control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.