What is the earliest year that a candidate was first elected?
CREATE TABLE table_1341897_42 (
    first_elected INTEGER
)
SELECT MIN(first_elected) FROM table_1341897_42
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: What is the earliest year that a candidate was first elected? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_1341897_42 (
    first_elected INTEGER
) ### Response: SELECT MIN(first_elected) FROM table_1341897_42