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_1342379_41 (first_elected VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many times was incumbent cordell hull first elected?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_1342379_41 WHERE incumbent = "Cordell Hull"