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_1342359_17 (candidates VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people were elected in 1929
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342359_17 WHERE first_elected = 1929