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_1341738_19 (incumbent VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the name of the incumbent who was first eleccted in 1940?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT incumbent FROM table_1341738_19 WHERE first_elected = 1940