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_1342149_24 (candidates VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the number of candidates for 1941
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342149_24 WHERE first_elected = 1941