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_2668254_8 (candidates VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Who were the candidates in the Kentucky 9 district? 

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT candidates FROM table_2668254_8 WHERE district = "Kentucky 9"