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_2668264_22 ( first_elected VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the first elected year that featured incumbent andrew r. govan?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT first_elected FROM table_2668264_22 WHERE incumbent = "Andrew R. Govan"