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_1342393_17 (party VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
   how many party with incumbent being whitmell p. martin
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(party) FROM table_1342393_17 WHERE incumbent = "Whitmell P. Martin"