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 ( total VARCHAR, vote_percentage VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the total number when the vote percentage was 44.8%?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_26375386_23 WHERE vote_percentage = "44.8%"