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Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, now running for Congress, endorses GOP’s Saritha Komatireddy in AG race against Letitia James

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Campanile, C. (2026, October 26). Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, now running for Congress, endorses GOP’s Saritha Komatireddy in AG race against Letitia James. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/us-news/yankees-world-series-champion-mark-teixeira-endorses-gops-saritha-komatireddy-against-letitia-james/

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Former New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira has endorsed Republican Saritha Komatireddy for attorney general of New York, stating that she will prioritize public safety over politics. Teixeira, who is currently running as a congressional candidate in Texas, praised Komatireddy's commitment to making New York prosperous and safe. This endorsement comes as Komatireddy faces off against incumbent Democratic Attorney General Letitia James in the race.

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Former Yankees player and 2009 World Series champion Mark Teixeira, who is now running for Congress as a Republican in Texas’s 21st House District, endorsed Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican candidate challenging incumbent New York Attorney General Letitia James. In a video released on October 26, 2026, Teixeira stated that New York needs an attorney general who prioritizes public safety over politics and supports economic prosperity. Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, expressed her excitement about the endorsement from a beloved sports figure like Teixeira, emphasizing his understanding of what makes New York City thrive after eight seasons with the Yankees.

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Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy hit a home run Monday, landing the endorsement of former Yankees All-Star Mark “Tex” Teixeira. asserted

Komatireddy → hit → Teixeira

Teixeira, who is now running as a Republican congressional candidate in Texas, was the switch-hitting first baseman for the 2009 Yankees championship team — the last to win the World Series for the Bronx Bombers. asserted

who → run → Bombers

I’m supporting Saritha Komatireddy to be the next attorney general of the State of New York,” Teixeira, the GOP candidate in Texas’ 21st House District, said in a video endorsement. asserted

Teixeira → support → endorsement

“New York needs an attorney general who will put public safety over politics and make sure New York State is one of the most prosperous, best places to live in the country,” Teixeira added. asserted

Teixeira → need → country

God bless you, and God bless America.” asserted

God → bless → America

Komatireddy, 42, a former federal prosecutor challenging two-term Democratic incumbent Letitia James, was thrilled with Teixeira’s backing. asserted

Komatireddy → challenge → backing

“Mark Teixeira spent eight seasons in pinstripes, and he knows what this city is when it works: safe walking, a subway people aren’t afraid to ride, neighborhoods where families stay,” Komatireddy said. asserted

Komatireddy → spend → walking

“He’s right that public safety has to come before politics. asserted

safety → ’ → politics

For seven years, Letitia James has had it backwards. asserted

James → have → it

I’m grateful for Mark’s support, and I’ll do what he did at first base: show up every day and get the job done well.” asserted

job → ’m → base

Teixeira played the majority of his 15-year career with the Yankees after stints with the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels. asserted

Teixeira → play → Rangers

A slick-fielding first baseman with power, he won five Gold Gloves, three Silver Slugger awards, and was a three-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year in 2003. asserted

he → field → 2003

During the 2009 season, when the Yankees were crowned baseball champs, Teixeira hit 39 homers and drove in 122 runs. asserted

Teixeira → crown → runs

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