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_7 (first_elected VARCHAR, member VARCHAR)
### Question:
When was H.B. Higgins first elected?
### Answer:
SELECT first_elected FROM table_name_7 WHERE member = "h.b. higgins"