U.S. Representative Chip Roy’s announcement to resign from his congressional seat as he prepares to run for Texas attorney general has opened up a significant opportunity in the Central Texas district he has served since 2019. As voters gear up for the upcoming election, a clearer picture of potential candidates will emerge on Tuesday night.
A competitive Republican primary is anticipated, featuring 12 candidates vying for the nomination. Among them, Mark Teixeira, a former Texas Rangers baseball player, stands out. Teixeira has expressed his commitment to uphold former President Trump’s America First agenda while advocating for Texas families and individual freedoms. Other notable Republican contenders include Kyle Sinclair, the former chair of the Bexar County GOP; Mike Wheeler, an appointee with the Small Business Administration; and Heather Tessmer, a Kendall County attorney.
On the Democratic side, the primary will see Kristin Hook, Regina Vanburg, and Gary Taylor competing for the chance to represent a district that has leaned Republican since the mid-1970s.
In the event that no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, the two leading candidates from each party will progress to a runoff scheduled for May 26.
U.S. House District 21 stretches across Central Texas from Austin to San Antonio, encompassing much of the scenic Texas Hill Country, including the cities of Kerrville and Fredericksburg. The district is home to approximately 846,000 residents, with demographics showing 57% identifying as white and 32% as Hispanic. The median income in the area stands at $56,000 per capita.
For ongoing coverage and the latest results from the 2026 Texas Primaries, updates are available at kens5.com/elections. The upcoming election presents a pivotal moment not just for the candidates but also for the voters of Central Texas, who will have the opportunity to shape the future representation of their district.