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_1341423_49 (candidates VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who were the candidates in the district first elected in 1998 whose incumbent ended up being Paul Ryan?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT candidates FROM table_1341423_49 WHERE first_elected = 1998 AND incumbent = "Paul Ryan"