Complex sentence: Gibbs cited his track record of passing legislation and his connections at the state capitol as part of his case for an additional term in the legislature, and named wildfire and business concerns as his major priorities for a second term in the state senate.
Split into simpler sentences: Gibbs cited his track record of passing legislation and his connections at the state capitol as part of his case for an additional term in the legislature. During the campaign, Gibbs cited wildfire and business concerns as his major priorities for a second term in the state senate.