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)"