World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas

Former New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira has won election to the US House in Texas's 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook.

• Teixeira led with 54.5% of the vote after 99% of ballots had been counted in Tuesday's midterm elections.
• He said in a statement posted on X that the victory belongs to the people of the district, pledging to work for every family there.
• The seat, held by Republicans since 1979, was previously represented by Chip Roy, who did not seek reelection.
• President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Teixeira's campaign.