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_37 (party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the Party of District of Illinois 19 with an Incumbent First elected in 1996?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT party FROM table_name_37 WHERE first_elected = 1996 AND district = "illinois 19"