Former 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. “Tonight’s victory belongs ⁠to the people of Texas’s 21st District. I’m not going to Washington for myself, but rather to be a strong, responsive ⁠voice for every family in this district,” wrote on X. “Together, we can build a better future for our families, ‌our neighbors, and every community ‌across Texas 21. I’m excited to get to work. I will ‌be praying for all of you and for the future of this great nation. God bless Texas, and God bless America.” Teixeira’s victory was expected. The seat has been in Republican hands since 1979. It was previously held by Chip Roy, who didn’t run for reelection. The district includes deeply conservative parts of Texas in the Austin ‌an