How many candidates were elected first in 1980?
CREATE TABLE table_1341453_20 (
    candidates VARCHAR,
    first_elected VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341453_20 WHERE first_elected = 1980
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 candidates were elected first in 1980? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_1341453_20 (
    candidates VARCHAR,
    first_elected VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(candidates) FROM table_1341453_20 WHERE first_elected = 1980