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_name_48 (votes VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR, candidate VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many votes did 3rd ranking candidate Mary Louise Lorefice receive?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(votes) FROM table_name_48 WHERE rank = "3rd" AND candidate = "mary louise lorefice"