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_123462_2 ( election VARCHAR, _number_of_candidates_nominated VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the election year when the # of candidates nominated was 262?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(election) FROM table_123462_2 WHERE _number_of_candidates_nominated = 262