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_1802522_3 (vacator VARCHAR, successor VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many vacant seats were filled by newcomer Joseph H. Bottum (r)?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(vacator) FROM table_1802522_3 WHERE successor = "Joseph H. Bottum (R)"