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_1341522_41 (incumbent VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many republican incumbents first elected in 1974?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(incumbent) FROM table_1341522_41 WHERE party = "Republican" AND first_elected = 1974