Former Major League Baseball All-Star Mark Teixeira, who played for the New York Yankees the last time they won the World Series in 2009, announced Thursday that he’s running for a House seat in Texas and is echoing President Donald Trump’s agenda in his campaign launch.

“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 announcing his bid for Texas’ 21st Congressional District.

He added, “It takes teamwork to win, and I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”

Teixeira, 45, is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who recently announced that he plans to run for Texas at

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