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_29023680_2 (company VARCHAR, date_of_election_commission VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many company commanders were commissioned or elected on November 12, 1861?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(company) AS Commander FROM table_29023680_2 WHERE date_of_election_commission = "November 12, 1861"