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 election ( election_id number, representative_id number, date text, votes number, vote_percent number, seats number, place number )
TABLE: CREATE TABLE representative ( representative_id number, name text, state text, party text, lifespan text )

### Question ###
List the votes of elections in descending order.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT votes FROM election ORDER BY votes DESC