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_1341738_36 (party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the party of the first elected candidate in 1954?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT party FROM table_1341738_36 WHERE first_elected = 1954