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_14009909_1 (first_elected VARCHAR, committee VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many of the elected officials are on the Economic Matters committee?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_14009909_1 WHERE committee = "Economic Matters"