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World Series champion Teixeira wins US House seat as former NFL reporter Tafoya’s Senate bid fails

Source: The Guardian Sport - Published: 04 Nov 2026 15:57

Former MLB star wins for Republicans in TexasTafoya loses to Peggy Flanagan in MinnesotaFormer World Series champion turned Republican politician Mark Teixeira will represent ⁠Texas’s 21st Congressional District in Washington after defeating Democrat Kristin Hook in Tuesday’s midterm elections.On Wednesday morning, Teixeira was leading with 54.5% ⁠of the ​votes after 99% of the ballots had been counted. Continue reading...