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_2417340_4 ( successor VARCHAR, vacator VARCHAR, district VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the successor for vacant alabama 3rd?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT successor FROM table_2417340_4 WHERE vacator = "Vacant" AND district = "Alabama 3rd"