World Series champion Mark Teixeira announced he is running for Congress in Texas.
The former New York Yankees first baseman and three-time MLB All-Star announced his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House. Teixeira released an official statement on social media, saying he’s “ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
“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,” the statement read. “It takes teamwork to win, and I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
Teixeira’s announcement comes after Rep. Chip Roy’s decision not to seek re-election as he runs for the office of the Texas Attorney General.
Roy, who currently represents the district, made the announcement in a campaign video shared to X last week. His video centered on preserving the Lone Star State’s legacy of “liberty, freedom and self-determination.”
“Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities,” he wrote in an accompanying message. “I’m running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy… unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn. #LiveFree.”
Teixeira, 45, played 14 seasons in the majors. He debuted with the Texas Rangers in 2003 and went on to play for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and most notably the New York Yankees.
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