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_17503169_1 ( democratic VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the 2008 election status when glenn nye was the running democrat?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT 2008 AS _status FROM table_17503169_1 WHERE democratic = "Glenn Nye"