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_1342218_24 (candidates VARCHAR, incumbent VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people on this list are named thomas abernethy?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342218_24 WHERE incumbent = "Thomas Abernethy"