Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins Texas 21st District House seat
Republican Mark Teixeira, a former MLB first baseman, won the Texas 21st District House seat held by Rep. Chip Roy, beating Democrat Kristin Hook.
Republican Mark Teixeira, a former MLB first baseman, won the U.S. House seat for Texas's 21st Congressional District. He defeated Democrat Kristin Hook in Tuesday's midterm elections and will succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas).
The Guardian reports Teixeira led with 54.5% of the vote on Wednesday morning, with 99% of ballots counted. The Hill, citing preliminary Decision Desk HQ results, said he was projected to win.
The Hill also reports that Cook Political Report has rated the race solid Republican since February.
Fox News reports that Teixeira said, "I'm excited."
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- The HillMLB’s Teixeira wins Roy’s open Texas House seatTue, Nov 3, 11:11 PM EST
- The GuardianWorld Series champion Teixeira wins US House seat as former NFL reporter Tafoya’s Senate bid failsWed, Nov 4, 7:57 AM EST
- Fox NewsWorld Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited'Wed, Nov 4, 12:47 PM EST
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