How many times was william m. colmer winstead first elected?
CREATE TABLE table_1342218_24 (
    first_elected VARCHAR,
    incumbent VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_1342218_24 WHERE incumbent = "William M. Colmer"
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many times was william m. colmer winstead first elected? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_1342218_24 (
    first_elected VARCHAR,
    incumbent VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(first_elected) FROM table_1342218_24 WHERE incumbent = "William M. Colmer"