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_18 (incumbent VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Democratic incumbent was first elected in 1998?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT incumbent FROM table_name_18 WHERE party = "democratic" AND first_elected = 1998