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_1341690_5 (first_elected INTEGER, party VARCHAR)
### Question:
What republican candidate was first elected most recently?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(first_elected) FROM table_1341690_5 WHERE party = "Republican"