Sports Figures Secure Republican Nominations in 2026 Midterm Elections

• Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is running for Congress in Arizona's 1st Congressional District.
• Former Yankees player Mark Teixeira is running for Congress in Texas.
• Both Feely and Teixeira secured Republican nominations for House races.
• Teixeira endorsed Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy.
• The endorsements and nominations are part of a series on sports spending in the 2026 midterm elections.