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_25030512_24 (district VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of districts for first elected being 1998
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(district) FROM table_25030512_24 WHERE first_elected = "1998"