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_61 (first_elected VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, result VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is First elected that has republican Party and a Result of retired democratic gain?
### Answer:
SELECT first_elected FROM table_name_61 WHERE party = "republican" AND result = "retired democratic gain"