He never ran for student council. He went straight from the New York Yankees to a congressional race.
Teixeira spent 14 seasons in the majors, winning a World Series ring with the Yankees in 2009 and finishing second in MVP voting that year. He retired with 409 home runs, five Gold Gloves, and no political experience — then moved to Texas, self-funded $2.5 million, and won a crowded Republican primary with 62% of the vote.
Teixeira’s take on Texas values
Teixeira supports deregulation and tax cuts as the primary mechanism for reducing costs for families. [Campaign platform]