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_name_75 (delegates INTEGER, candidate VARCHAR, counties VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the lowest number of delegates when John McCain was the candidate with less than 45 candidates?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(delegates) FROM table_name_75 WHERE candidate = "john mccain" AND counties < 45