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_123462_2 (election VARCHAR, _number_of_candidates_nominated VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the election year when the # of candidates nominated was 262?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(election) FROM table_123462_2 WHERE _number_of_candidates_nominated = 262