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_1342359_5 (candidates VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
### Question:
 how many candidates with district being california 7
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342359_5 WHERE district = "California 7"