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_1342359_17 (candidates VARCHAR, first_elected VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many people were elected in 1929

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1342359_17 WHERE first_elected = 1929