Mark Teixeira wins Texas congressional seat
10 sourcesUpdated Nov 4, 20261 min read
Mark Teixeira won Texas' 21st Congressional District on November 3, 2026 with 55 percent of the vote over Democrat Kristin Hook, according to Yahoo. The seat opened after Chip Roy left to run for attorney general and lost a runoff to Mayes Middleton. Teixeira launched once the 2026 redistricting map was approved, then posted a victory statement on X thanking family, friends, staff and supporters who knocked on doors, worked polls and hosted events. Primary figures diverge across outlets: over 60 percent, more than 61 percent, or 58,180 ballots ahead of Jason Cahill and Trey Trainor; his campaign manager called it a crowded 12-candidate primary win with over 60 percent. The district of roughly 767,000 residents (54 percent white, 34 percent Hispanic) gave Trump 60.2 percent in 2024 and has elected no Democrat since 1975. Hook, who worked at the Government Accountability Office and National Institutes of Health, had taken 36.1 percent against Roy earlier. Teixeira's net worth is estimated at $48 million to $331 million; the blind-trust structure remains under discussion.
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Hook ran a solid campaign but Teixeira's name recognition probably sealed it in that district.
It's smart to have someone focused on border security right away, especially after Roy stepped aside.
Teixeira's baseball background could bring some real teamwork to Congress instead of the usual gridlock.
