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_2668405_17 (first_elected VARCHAR, candidates VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times were the candidates leven powell (f) 63.8% roger west (dr) 36.4%?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_2668405_17 WHERE candidates = "Leven Powell (F) 63.8% Roger West (DR) 36.4%"