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_26362472_1 (election_date VARCHAR, left_office VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the election date for those politicians who left office on 1850-11-15?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(election_date) FROM table_26362472_1 WHERE left_office = "1850-11-15"