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_1341718_14 (candidates VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many times was it the district illinois 18?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341718_14 WHERE district = "Illinois 18"