Questions: Which of the following best describes William Jennings Bryan's political life following the 1896 election? After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as the president. After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as senator, After losing to McKinley, Bryan retired from politics. After losing to McKinley, Bryan ran for president twice more.

The answer is: After losing to McKinley, Bryan ran for president twice more.

This option is incorrect. William Jennings Bryan did not defeat William McKinley in the 1896 presidential election. McKinley won the election and became the 25th President of the United States.

This option is also incorrect. As mentioned, Bryan did not defeat McKinley, and he did not serve as a senator following the 1896 election.

This option is incorrect. Although Bryan lost the 1896 election, he did not retire from politics immediately afterward. He remained an active political figure.

This option is correct. After losing to McKinley in 1896, Bryan ran for president again in 1900 and 1908. He was the Democratic Party's nominee in both of those elections, although he did not win the presidency.