Former Greenwich Resident, Yankees Star Wins GOP Primary In Texas Congressional Race: Report

GREENWICH, CT — Former Greenwich resident and New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira has won the Republican primary for Texas’ 21st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

With 94 percent of votes counted as of Wednesday morning, the AP reported that Teixeira, 45, soundly defeated four other Republicans to win the GOP nomination for November's election.

Teixeira announced his campaign for office last August. Since then, he has earned endorsements from the likes of President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

"This is a huge victory, and I’m truly honored to have such strong support from the people of TX-21. Thank you!" Teixeira said in a posting on X early Wednesday morning.

"I’m so grateful to everyone who voted, put in the work, donated, and especially prayed for us along the way. My amazing family has been by my side every step of the way – my wonderful wife Leigh and our three kids – and I’m blessed by their support as I prepare to serve the country we love," Teixeira added. "We’re going to run a strong race and win big in November, then hit the ground running to fight for Texas families. Thank you again, TX-21. God bless Texas, and God bless America."

Teixeira moved to Greenwich after signing a whopping eight-year, $180 million contract with the Yankees before the 2009 season.

The Maryland native was a key cog for the Yankees' 2009 World Series win, finishing second in American League MVP voting that year. During his tenure in New York, the first baseman was a two-time all-star and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner.

Following his playing career, Teixeira spent four years with ESPN as a baseball analyst in Bristol.

In 2021, Teixeira sold his Greenwich estate for $7 million. He bought the six-bedroom, 8.5 bathroom home for $6.7 million in March 2009, according to realtor.com.

Teixeira is the son of a Navy veteran father and a schoolteacher mother. He lives in central Texas with his wife, Leigh, and three children.

See full results from the Associated Press