Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2159537_3 ( district VARCHAR, date_successor_seated VARCHAR )

### Question ###
In what district was the successor seated August 31, 1943?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT district FROM table_2159537_3 WHERE date_successor_seated = "August 31, 1943"