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_2159571_2 ( successor VARCHAR, district VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Who is every successor for the Washington 3rd District?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT successor FROM table_2159571_2 WHERE district = "Washington 3rd"