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_91 (first_elected VARCHAR, district VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total of the first elected year of the incumbent from the washington 8 district?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_name_91 WHERE district = "washington 8"