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_22756549_1 (party VARCHAR, winner VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times did M. Gounder win for Party A?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(party) AS a FROM table_22756549_1 WHERE winner = "M. Gounder"