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_1341453_7 (party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What party was first elected in 1974?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT party FROM table_1341453_7 WHERE first_elected = 1974