Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira (Republican Party) (also known as Tex) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Teixeira is a former professional baseball player and World Series champion.[1] He played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Yankees.[2] Teixeira received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology.[3]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2026
Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 21
Kristin Hook, Mark Teixeira, and Dan McQueen are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 21 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Kristin Hook (D)  | |
 | Mark Teixeira (R) | |
 | Dan McQueen (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21
Kristin Hook defeated Regina Vanburg and Gary Taylor in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristin Hook | 60.4 | 35,413 |
 | Regina Vanburg | 27.7 | 16,261 | |
 | Gary Taylor | 11.9 | 6,963 | |
| Total votes: 58,637 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Weber (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Teixeira | 62.6 | 52,280 |
 | Jason Cahill | 9.9 | 8,245 | |
 | Trey Trainor | 8.3 | 6,976 | |
 | Mike Wheeler | 7.0 | 5,888 | |
 | Weston Martinez | 2.1 | 1,758 | |
 | Daniel Betts | 1.9 | 1,550 | |
 | Kyle Sinclair (Unofficially withdrew) | 1.7 | 1,394 | |
 | Peggy Wardlaw | 1.6 | 1,373 | |
 | Heather Tessmer | 1.5 | 1,244 | |
 | Paul Rojas | 1.4 | 1,179 | |
 | Ezekiel Enriquez | 1.3 | 1,088 | |
 | Jacques DuBose | 0.7 | 571 | |
| Total votes: 83,546 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Denis Goulet (R)
- Jessica Karlsruher (R)
- Chip Roy (R)
- Matt Okerson (R)
Endorsements
Teixeira received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- President Donald Trump (R)
- U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R)
- U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R)
- True Texas Project
- Young Conservatives of Texas
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Teixeira's campaign website stated the following:
In Congress, Mark will champion President Trump’s America First agenda, advance conservative priorities, and work to keep Texas strong and free.
1. Border Security & Immigration Enforcement
Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.
2. Economy, Inflation & Federal Spending
Expand DOGE to cut insane wasteful spending, rein in the Deep State, and grow the economy by putting taxpayers first.
3. Protecting Kids, Families & Education
End radical woke indoctrination, defend parental rights, kill DEI, restore patriotic education rooted in American and Texas values.
4. Energy Independence & American Prosperity
Unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear to restore U.S. energy dominance and drive down costs for families.
5. Crime, Law & Order
Back the blue, secure communities, and hold violent criminals accountable — stop politically correct soft-on-crime policies.
6. Defending Life, Faith & Freedom
Protect the unborn, safeguard religious liberty, and fight against Cultural Marxism.
7. Defending the Second Amendment
Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms from any infringement, federal or otherwise.
8. America First Foreign Policy & National Security
End forever wars and put America's interests first at home and abroad.
9. Election Integrity & Ballot Security
Make sure only U.S. citizens vote in elections and make it impossible to cheat.
10. Healthcare & Putting Patients First
Lower costs, expand choice, and stop Washington from controlling your healthcare decisions.
11. Term Limits & Accountability
End the era of career politicians by enacting term limits and holding Congress accountable to the people.
— Mark Teixeira's campaign website (November 20, 2025)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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