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_name_31 (no_vote VARCHAR, date VARCHAR, state VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many no votes from Alaska in 1998?
### Answer:
SELECT no_vote FROM table_name_31 WHERE date = "1998" AND state = "alaska"