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_1341453_40 (incumbent VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many incumbents were first elected in 1984? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(incumbent) FROM table_1341453_40 WHERE first_elected = "1984"