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_1341453_20 (candidates VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many candidates were elected first in 1980?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341453_20 WHERE first_elected = 1980