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 (republican VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
### Question:
Who was the republican candidate in the race with incumbent thelma drake?
### Answer:
SELECT republican FROM table_17503169_1 WHERE incumbent = "Thelma Drake"