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_1341522_38 (status VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
### Question:
 how many status with first elected being 1968
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(status) FROM table_1341522_38 WHERE first_elected = 1968