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_17503169_1 (republican VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who was the republican candidate in the race with incumbent thelma drake?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT republican FROM table_17503169_1 WHERE incumbent = "Thelma Drake"