Mark Teixeira
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 21 · Congressional District 21
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Profile Snapshot
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Mark Charles Teixeira, nicknamed "Tex", is an American politician and former professional baseball first baseman who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and New York Yankees. Before his professional career, he played college baseball at Georgia Tech, where in 2000 he won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national collegiate baseball player of the year. One of the most prolific switch hitters in MLB history, Teixeira was a member of the Yankees' 27th World Series championship team in 2009, leading the American… (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - TX District 21
District
Congressional District 21
Party
REPUBLICAN
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialMark Teixeira is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 21profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedRaised $4,177,191.15 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mark Teixeira looms as Democrats look to snap 5-year baseball losing streak to GOP - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas congressional race - CBS Sports
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins crowded 21st Congressional District Republican primary - KUT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira, scientist Kristin Hook set for November matchup in Texas’ 21st Congressional District - Texas Public Radio | TPR
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins Republican House primary race in Texas - Yahoo Sports
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas congressional race - Fox News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics - The New York Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mark Teixeira Wins Big in GOP Primary for Congressman Chip Roy's Seat - thetexan.news
- VerifiedNews coverage: MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas, likely heading for Congress - USA Today
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Yankees World Series great Mark Teixeira wins GOP House primary race in Texas - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Results are in for former Yankees star Mark Teixeira’s Texas congressional bid - NJ.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republicans pick former MLB player Mark Teixeira in TX21 - San Antonio Report
- VerifiedNews coverage: Texas primaries: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira secures District 21 Republican nomination - FOX 7 Austin
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mark Teixeira wins GOP nomination for Texas’ 21st Congressional District, Kristin Hook takes Democratic nod - KSAT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira looks for home run in Texas primary - Washington Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Pulido, Teixeira Hope to Ride Fame to Congressional Seats - Reporting Texas
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mark Teixeira lands Trump endorsement in bid for Congress - The Texas Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas - AP News
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Mark Teixeira looms as Democrats look to snap 5-year baseball losing streak to GOP - The Hill
0.80The Hill · 2026-06-08
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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas congressional race - CBS Sports
0.82CBS Sports · 2026-03-04
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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins crowded 21st Congressional District Republican primary - KUT
0.82KUT · 2026-03-04
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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira, scientist Kristin Hook set for November matchup in Texas’ 21st Congressional District - Texas Public Radio | TPR
0.82Texas Public Radio | TPR · 2026-03-04
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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins Republican House primary race in Texas - Yahoo Sports
0.82Yahoo Sports · 2026-03-04
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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas congressional race - Fox News
0.82Fox News · 2026-03-04
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Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics - The New York Times
0.82The New York Times · 2026-03-04
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Mark Teixeira Wins Big in GOP Primary for Congressman Chip Roy's Seat - thetexan.news
1.00thetexan.news · 2026-03-04
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MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas, likely heading for Congress - USA Today
0.82USA Today · 2026-03-04
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Former Yankees World Series great Mark Teixeira wins GOP House primary race in Texas - New York Post
0.82New York Post · 2026-03-04
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Results are in for former Yankees star Mark Teixeira’s Texas congressional bid - NJ.com
0.82NJ.com · 2026-03-04
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Republicans pick former MLB player Mark Teixeira in TX21 - San Antonio Report
1.00San Antonio Report · 2026-03-03
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