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_1341453_34 (party VARCHAR, results VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many elections have resulted in retired democratic hold?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(party) FROM table_1341453_34 WHERE results = "Retired Democratic hold"