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_47117 ( "Senator" text, "Party" text, "District" real, "Home Town" text, "Took Office" real )

### Question ###
What is the sum of District, when Took Office is greater than 1981, and when Senator is Cyndi Taylor Krier?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM("District") FROM table_47117 WHERE "Took Office" > '1981' AND "Senator" = 'cyndi taylor krier'