Table: election_results_1998_2
Columns: district
incumbent
party
first_elected
results
candidates

Question: What party was the winner in the district Maryland 6?
SQL: SELECT "party" FROM election_results_1998_2 WHERE "district" = 'Maryland 6'

Question: Who run for office in district Maryland 3?
SQL: SELECT "candidates" FROM election_results_1998_2 WHERE "district" = 'Maryland 3'

Question: List the candidates in district Maryland 1 where the republican party won.
SQL: SELECT "candidates" FROM election_results_1998_2 WHERE "party" = 'Republican' AND "district" = 'Maryland 1'

Question: When did the elections take place in district Maryland 2?
SQL: SELECT MIN("first_elected") FROM election_results_1998_2 WHERE "district" = 'Maryland 2'