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_name_28 (votes VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR, counties VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the number of votes when Ron Paul is the candidate with less than 0 counties?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(votes) FROM table_name_28 WHERE candidate = "ron paul" AND counties < 0