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How did William Goebel get started in politics?
In 1887, James W. Bryan vacated his seat in the Kentucky Senate. Goebel decided to seek election to the vacant seat representing the Covington area.
Did William Goebel win the seat in the Kentucky Senate?
Goebel won the Kentucky Senate seat by a mere fifty-six votes.
What year did William Goebel win the Kentucky Senate seat?
William Goebel won the seat for Kentucky Senate in 1887.

Question: What was his next step in his political career?
Self-contained rewrite: What was William Goebel's next step in his political career after winning the Kentucky Senate seat?