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_1342149_42 (party VARCHAR, candidates VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many parties match the canididates listed as howard baker, sr. (r) 68.9% boyd w. cox (d) 31.1%?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(party) FROM table_1342149_42 WHERE candidates = "Howard Baker, Sr. (R) 68.9% Boyd W. Cox (D) 31.1%"