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_17503169_1 (district VARCHAR, republican VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many districts had republican Bob Goodlatte as a candidate?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(district) FROM table_17503169_1 WHERE republican = "Bob Goodlatte"