Disappointed Scott Pruitt Vows Support For Todd Hiett In General Election

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- State Senator Scott Pruitt is pledging to support House Speaker Todd Hiett in the race for lieutenant governor.<br/><br/>Pruitt says he's disappointed about losing the Republican

Thursday, August 24th 2006, 6:23 am

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- State Senator Scott Pruitt is pledging to support House Speaker Todd Hiett in the race for lieutenant governor.

Pruitt says he's disappointed about losing the Republican runoff for the seat to Hiett by a mere 2,400 votes Tuesday night. But he's vowing to support the GOP nominee and says he may seek another political office in the future.

Pruitt -- of Broken Arrow -- gave up the Senate seat he has held for eight years to run for lieutenant governor.

Hiett will face state House Minority Leader Jari Askins of Duncan, winner of the Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor, and independent EZ Million in the November 7th general election.

Hiett says Pruitt performed well in Tulsa County and that his support is important to his campaign.