A distinguished fighter pilot, a committed conservative, a defender of our nation and our freedom, Republican Scott O’Grady will bring to the Texas Senate the same fight and determination he brought to the skies over Bosnia as an F-16 pilot who was shot down and famously evaded capture by the Bosnian Serbs for six long days before being rescued by United States Marines.
Former Air Force Fighter Pilot Scott O’Grady Announces Republican Primary Candidacy For Texas State Senate District 8
Collin County – Upon news today that State Senator Florence Shapiro (RPlano) will not seek reelection, former Unites States Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady said he will run for the District 8 State Senate seat which includes portions of Dallas and Collin counties. O’Grady was previously preparing for a State Representative bid, but will now formally launch his State Senate bid in October.