In something of a surprise, Parra crossed party lines to endorse the Republican nominee, Danny Gilmore, who won the close race, angering Parra's fellow Democrats.
Parra crossed party lines. This was in something of a surprise. This was to endorse the Republican nominee. Danny Gilmore was the Republican nominee. The Republican nominee won the close race. The Republican nominee was angering Parra's fellow Democrats. Danny Gilmore was the Republican nominee.