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_name_41 (constituency VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR, position VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, election VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Alliance Constituency has Seamus Close, position 2 and an election smaller than 1997?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT constituency FROM table_name_41 WHERE party = "alliance" AND election < 1997 AND position = 2 AND candidate = "seamus close"