Former Astronaut Terry Virts Launches Texas Senate Bid, Challenging Paxton
Former Astronaut Terry Virts Launches Texas Senate Bid, Challenging Paxton Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, launching a Democratic challenge against Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a video released on June 23rd, 2025, Virts declared his intention to bring a fresh approach to Washington, emphasizing cooperation and problem-solving. Virts, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and veteran of two International Space Station missions, directly criticizes what he calls the “chaos” and…