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What was the Gubernatorial election of 1899 for William Goebel?
The 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1899, to choose the 33rd governor of Kentucky. The incumbent, Bradley, was term-limited and unable to seek re-election.
Who were the men seeking the democratic nomination during the 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election?
Three men sought the Democratic nomination for governor at the 1899 party convention in Louisville – William Goebel, Wat Hardin, and William J. Stone.

Question: What was the end result?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the end result of the 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election?