Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2668405_17 (first_elected VARCHAR, candidates VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many times were the candidates leven powell (f) 63.8% roger west (dr) 36.4%?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_2668405_17 WHERE candidates = "Leven Powell (F) 63.8% Roger West (DR) 36.4%"