text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1342359_5 (candidates VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
   how many candidates with district being california 7
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342359_5 WHERE district = "California 7"