Gerald Wayne "Ged" Wright (born July 7, 1942) is an American politician and military officer.

He joined the Minnesota Air National Guard 109th Tactical Airlift Squadron in March 1970 as a transport pilot.

He then served as Flight Commander in the 125th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 125th Tactical Fighter Squadron Assistant Operations Officer, 138th Fighter Group Chief of Standardization, Headquarters, Oklahoma Air National Guard Staff Officer and was last assigned as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

During his final term as state senator, Wright served as leader of the Republican caucus.

[4][5] Wright said of Pruitt in December 2016, "There are a number of people who cross your path, and I’ve come across a lot of them in my career in the military, politics and law, who are great self-promoters, and he’s one of them.