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_16185956_1 (incumbent VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many groups of candidates are there in there in the district where the incumbent is Doc Hastings?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(2008 AS _candidates) FROM table_16185956_1 WHERE incumbent = "Doc Hastings"