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_1341522_41 (incumbent VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many republican incumbents first elected in 1974?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(incumbent) FROM table_1341522_41 WHERE party = "Republican" AND first_elected = 1974