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_1341423_40 (first_elected INTEGER, results VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what is the earliest first elected with the results re-elected in the district south carolina 3?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(first_elected) FROM table_1341423_40 WHERE results = "Re-elected" AND district = "South Carolina 3"