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_26375386_23 (total VARCHAR, vote_percentage VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the total number when the vote percentage was 44.8%?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_26375386_23 WHERE vote_percentage = "44.8%"