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_1341897_3 (candidates VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many candidates represent the district of kenneth a. roberts?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341897_3 WHERE incumbent = "Kenneth A. Roberts"