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_25030512_24 (party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the party for 1998 first elected
  ### Answer:
  SELECT party FROM table_25030512_24 WHERE first_elected = "1998"