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_16185956_1 (incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many groups of candidates are there in there in the district where the incumbent is Doc Hastings?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(2008 AS _candidates) FROM table_16185956_1 WHERE incumbent = "Doc Hastings"