Mark Teixeira wins Texas House seat with 54.5% of vote

Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira won Texas’s 21st Congressional District seat, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook with about 54.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. Teixeira, a Republican, is set to replace incumbent Chip Roy, who did not seek reelection. The Associated Press result was reported as Teixeira’s victory, though one account described him as leading with more than 54% after 95% of ballots had been counted. Another report put his lead at roughly 19,400 votes. The supplied reports do not include an official canvass or certified tally. Teixeira thanked voters and campaign supporters in a social media post after the result. He said he intended to be a “strong, responsive voice” for families in the district and added that he was excited to begin work. The seat represents parts of the Austin and San Antonio areas. President Donald Trump endorsed Teixeira during the campaign. In an October 30 post, Trump called him a “TOTAL WINNER” and said he had his “complete and total endorsement” for the House seat. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott also endorsed Teixeira, according to one report. Teixeira’s victory keeps the seat in Republican hands. Roy, who had...