Ex-MLB star heavy favorite in primary to succeed longtime GOP thorn in Trump's side

Former MLB player Mark Teixeira is heavy favorite in GOP primary to succeed Chip Roy in Congress

by Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune
February 10, 2026

WASHINGTON — In his first-ever run for elected office, former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira is overpowering the field of a dozen Republicans competing to replace Rep. Chip Roy in Congress, pumping millions of his personal wealth into his campaign and locking up key endorsements, including a recent nod from President Donald Trump.