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_16185956_1 ( district VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Who are the candidates in Washington 1 district?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT 2008 AS _candidates FROM table_16185956_1 WHERE district = "Washington 1"