The World Series champion Mark Teixeira announces the Congress campaign in Texas
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World Series Champion Mark Teixeira is throwing his hat in the political ring.
The first New York Yankees The first base and three times there of the MLB announced their campaign for the 21st Texas Congress District in the United States Chamber on Wednesday. He published an official statement on social networks, saying that he is “ready to help defend President Trump’s first agenda, Texas families and individual freedom.”
Mark Teixeira de los Yankees in New York launches a first release before the Minnesota Twins game against the New York Yankees in game DOS of the Playoffs Alds Baseball series 2019 at the Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2019, in the Bronx, New York. (Brad Penner/USA Today Sports)
“As a proud Texan and conservative of a lifetime who loves our country, I am ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and exceptional America,” reads the statement. “Teamwork is needed to win, and I am ready to help defend President Trump’s first agenda, Texas families and individual freedom.”
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Teixeira’s announcement follows the decision of the representative Chip Roy not to seek re -election while running for the office of the Texas Attorney General.
Roy, who currently represents the district, made the announcement in a shared campaign video in X last week. His video focused on preserving the legacy of the state of the lonely star of “freedom, freedom and self -determination.”
“Texas It has a long and proud tradition of ascending to defend our homes, our freedom and our communities, “he wrote in an accompanying message.” I apply for the attorney general to continue with that legacy … without fear of fighting, without fear of winning and without fear of defending Texas at all times. #Livefree “.
The Texas Rangers appointed the batter (23) Mark Teixeira doubles in the fifth entrance against the Toronto Blue Jays in the Rogers Center in Toronto. (Tom Szczerbowski/USA Today Sports)
The Texas representative, Chip Roy, announces that he executes for the State Attorney General to replace Ken Paxton
In his announcement, Teixeira praised Roy for representing the district “with unwavering courage.”
“I am running to ensure that district 21 remains prosperous and free for coming generations,” he added.
Teixeira, 45, played 14 seasons in the majors. Debuted with him Texas Rangers In 2003 and went on to play for the Braves of Atlanta, Los Angeles Angels, and especially the New York Yankees.
The first base of the New York Yankees, Mark Teixeira (25), to fans after being taken from the field in their last major leagues against the Baltimore Orioles at the Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2016 at Bronx, New York. (Danny Wild/USA Today Sports)
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Observed as one of the best hitters in the game, Teixeira was three times winner of the Silver Slugger award and finished his career with an average bat of .269 and 409 homers. He was five times Gold Glove winner and was a member of the 2009 Yankees World Series Championship team.
The race is scheduled for November 2026, with a elementary school scheduled for March.
Danielle Wallace of News Digital contributed to this report.
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