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 (democratic VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the 2008 election status when glenn nye was the running democrat?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT 2008 AS _status FROM table_17503169_1 WHERE democratic = "Glenn Nye"