Former Yankees World Series great Mark Teixeira wins GOP House primary race in Texas

Former New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is projected to win his Republican House primary race in Texas.  

Teixeira, who helped the Bronx Bombers to a victory in the 2009 World Series, was leading his closest opponent in the Texas 21st Congressional District primary by a 61.4%-10.1% margin when the Associated Press called the race. 

The district is rated solid Republican by the Cook Political Report, meaning Teixeira is likely to have the edge in the November general election.

Teixeira, who helped the Bronx Bombers to a victory in the 2009 World Series, was leading his closest opponent in the Texas 21st Congressional District primary by a 61.4%-10.1% margin when the Associated Press called the race.  AP

Teixeira is running to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who is running for attorney general in the Lone Star State.

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