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Democrats should rally behind Terry Virts in the 9th Congressional District

Meet the Astronauts Jose Hernandez & Terry Virts

Meet & Greet with Jose (from the movie A Million Miles Away) and Terry (Democratic candidate for Congressional District 9.

Feb 15 2026 3-5PM

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CNN interview on NASA's Crew-11 early return from the ISS.

CNN: The Story Is With Elex Michaelson on 14 Jan 2026 talking about tomorrow's return of NASA's Crew-11 mission due to a medical issue.

NASA Astronaut Running For Texas Congress

Former Texas gubernatorial candidate Andrew White sits down with Terry Virts, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, former astronaut, and former International Space Station commander, for a candid conversation about Texas politics, governance, leadership culture, and the responsibilities that come with public power.

The Right Stuff for Texas

In this episode of Infectious Dose, Terry Virts—a retired NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force colonel, and current candidate for Congress in Texas—joins host Heather McSharry in a wide-ranging conversation about science, risk, and leadership.

Charles Kuffner talks with Terry Virts

Charles Kuffner talks with Terry Virts, Air Force pilot turned astronaut who switched to CD09 after being one of the first candidates in the Senate race. "It’s not every day that I get to talk to an astronaut so of course I had a few questions about that in addition to the usual kind of stuff I ask about in interviews..."

CNN Astronauts leave ISS early

Max Foster talks with Colonel Terry Virts about the eartly-departure of NASA astronauts from the ISS

Terry discusses NASA Administrator nominee with News Nation

Terry discusses NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman on News Nation.

Terry Virts with Newsmax on Veterans Day

NEWSMAX : Terry Virts shares his thoughts and personal journey on Veterans Day

The Brief with Jim Sciutto - Terry Virts joins The Brief

THE BRIEF: Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts wants to represent one of the newly redrawn congressional districts in Texas. The Democrat dropped his long shot bid for the senate in Texas after those new district boundaries were created.

Happy Hour 241: Astronaut Terry Virts Charts New Course For 2026

PROGRESS TEXAS PODCASTS: We're the first to talk to Colonel Terry Virts, who had previously announced a run for the U.S. Senate, about his pivot into the race for the U.S. House in the newly-drawn (we think) Congressional District 9 - part of the racist Trump-ordered plan to carve new safe Republican seats out of marginalized communities, and seemingly drawn for the personal advantage of Deer Park Rep. Briscoe Cain. We think it's a great move and salute Colonel Virts for taking on this challenge.

Former astronaut Terry Virts switches from Senate race to Democratic primary for congressional seat

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA: Virts withdrew from his longshot bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican John Cornyn. Instead, he’s running for Texas’ 9th Congressional District.

Retired Houston astronaut jumps into race to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

HOUSTON CHRONICLE — Retired Houston astronaut and political outsider Terry Virts announced on Monday that he will run for the United States Senate in 2026, targeting the seat that Republican John Cornyn has held for over 20 years.

“I’ll be running as a Democrat challenger for the seat currently held by just another D.C. insider who has lost touch with Texas,” Virts said in a video...

Former Astronaut Launches Texas Senate Run by Hitting Both Parties

NEW YORK TIMES — Terry Virts, an early entrant in the Democratic field targeting Senator John Cornyn’s seat, appeared eager to take on his own party as well as President Trump’s...