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Ex-Astronaut Terry Virts Launches Texas Senate Campaign

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Source: The New York Times
Ex-Astronaut Terry Virts Launches Texas Senate Campaign
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Retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts announced his run for the Texas Senate seat, criticizing both parties and emphasizing a need for new leadership, especially in opposition to Trump and the current Democratic establishment, positioning himself as a 'common sense Democrat' aiming to energize Texas Democrats for the 2026 elections.

Topics:nationpolitics#2026-elections#democratic-candidate#partisan-critique#politics#terry-virts#texas-senate
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