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_name_71 ( total_votes VARCHAR, election VARCHAR, candidates_fielded VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Can you tell me the total number of Total votes that has the Election larger than 2009, and the Candidates fielded larger than 61?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(total_votes) FROM table_name_71 WHERE election > 2009 AND candidates_fielded > 61