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_name_51 (votes VARCHAR, notes VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many votes were cast when the notes reported lost to incumbent vic gilliam?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT votes FROM table_name_51 WHERE notes = "lost to incumbent vic gilliam"