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In which state ws the Gubernatorial election that William Goebel was involved in?
The Gubernatorial election was held at the 1899 party convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
Who was Goebel's opponent in the face for Kentucky governor.
Wat Hardin and William J. Stone sought the Democratic nomination for governor at the 1899 party convention in Louisville.

Question: Which political party did William J. Stone represent?
Self-contained rewrite: Which political party did William J. Stone represent?