World Series champion Mark Teixeira announced his congressional campaign Thursday for Rep. Chip Roy’s (R-TX) seat.

“As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I’m ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional,” Teixeira said in a statement.

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“It takes the principles that make Texas and America exceptional,” Teixeira said. “It takes teamwork to win – I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”

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