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_1341690_5 (first_elected INTEGER, party VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What republican candidate was first elected most recently?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(first_elected) FROM table_1341690_5 WHERE party = "Republican"