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_1342256_5 (first_elected VARCHAR, candidates VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many candidates were in the election featuring brooks hays (d) unopposed?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_1342256_5 WHERE candidates = "Brooks Hays (D) Unopposed"