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_2668254_17 (candidates VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who were the running candidates when Joshua Sands was the incumbent?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT candidates FROM table_2668254_17 WHERE incumbent = "Joshua Sands"