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_2668401_17 ( party VARCHAR, district VARCHAR, result VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What party did the incumbent from the Virginia 5 district who was re-elected and was first elected in 1797 belong to?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT party FROM table_2668401_17 WHERE result = "Re-elected" AND first_elected = "1797" AND district = "Virginia 5"