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_19698421_1 (total_votes INTEGER, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the total number of votes in the 2005 elections?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(total_votes) FROM table_19698421_1 WHERE year = "2005"