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_97 (party VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR)
### Question:
In 1955 which party did Thomas Mitchell belong to?
### Answer:
SELECT party FROM table_name_97 WHERE year = "1955" AND candidate = "thomas mitchell"