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_31 (outcome_of_election VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR, number_of_votes VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the outcome of the election with edward mahama as a candidate and 73,494 votes?
### Answer:
SELECT outcome_of_election FROM table_name_31 WHERE candidate = "edward mahama" AND number_of_votes = "73,494"