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_37 (first_elected INTEGER, party VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
### Question:
In what year was the republican incumbent from Kentucky 2 district first elected?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(first_elected) FROM table_name_37 WHERE party = "republican" AND district = "kentucky 2"