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_26375386_23 ( public VARCHAR, vote_percentage VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the number of public that was there when the vote percentage was 22.9%?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(public) FROM table_26375386_23 WHERE vote_percentage = "22.9%"