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_42 (first_elected INTEGER, incumbent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the total number of votes for Tom Connally
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(first_elected) FROM table_1342393_42 WHERE incumbent = "Tom Connally"