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_26263322_1 (candidate VARCHAR, background VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many times was the background self-employed - media agency?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(candidate) FROM table_26263322_1 WHERE background = "Self-employed - media agency"