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_1341718_14 (candidates VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
### Question:
how many times was it the district illinois 18?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341718_14 WHERE district = "Illinois 18"