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_2646656_3 (candidates VARCHAR, result VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who were the candidates where the result was retired Republican hold and the incumbent was Philemon Bliss?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT candidates FROM table_2646656_3 WHERE result = "Retired Republican hold" AND incumbent = "Philemon Bliss"