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_75 (delegates INTEGER, candidate VARCHAR, counties VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest number of delegates when John McCain was the candidate with less than 45 candidates?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(delegates) FROM table_name_75 WHERE candidate = "john mccain" AND counties < 45