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Mark Teixeira

Mark Teixeira
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 21.

Background

Teixeira is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. He won the March 2026 Republican primary with about 62.6% of the vote. 

Occupation
Former professional baseball player
Education
B.S. Business Administration, Georgia Institute of Technology
BallotpediaFEC filings

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Lists cutting federal spending among his campaign themes, per Ballotpedia's summary of his website. 

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Lists energy production among his campaign themes, per Ballotpedia. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Ballotpedia's summary of his campaign website lists border security and immigration enforcement among his priorities. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
His campaign lists "Crime, Law & Order" as an issue, pledging support for police and accountability for violent offenders. 

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Lists gun rights among his campaign themes, per Ballotpedia. 

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
His campaign lists "Election Integrity & Ballot Security" as an issue and says only U.S. citizens should vote. 

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
His campaign issue "Defending Life, Faith & Freedom" includes a pledge to safeguard religious liberty. 

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.