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_name_77 (status VARCHAR, elected VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Elected smaller than 2001, and a District of 83rd has what status?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT status FROM table_name_77 WHERE elected < 2001 AND district = "83rd"