text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_2417308_3 (state__class_ VARCHAR, successor VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What state had william bigler (d) as a successor)
  ### Answer:
  SELECT state__class_ FROM table_2417308_3 WHERE successor = "William Bigler (D)"