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

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 Congressby Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune February 10, 2026WASHINGTON — 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, includ…

Former MLB player Mark Teixeira favored in GOP primary to succeed Chip Roy

WASHINGTON — In his first-ever run for elected office, former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira is overpowering the field of a dozen Republicans compet

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

Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira is overpowering the field of a dozen Republicans competing to replace Rep. Chip Roy in Congress.

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

Mark Teixeira lands Trump endorsement in bid for Congress

The former Texas Rangers first baseman has poured $2.5 million of his own money into the race and recently scooped up the key endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Former Texas Rangers Player Heavy Favorite to Replace Chip Roy in Congress

By Olivia Borgula, The Texas TribuneWASHINGTON — 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. Learn More Here.