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_20246201_9 (popular_vote VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many different popular vote counts were there for the candidate Rick Perry?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(popular_vote) FROM table_20246201_9 WHERE candidate = "Rick Perry"