[pp.int.general] Canadian Pirate candidate the first one outside Europe?

[Justus Römeth]

What about the one who got elected in a town in Russia? Was that in the 
European part of the country?
Also, make sure to mention the students in the US, and that they are not 
affiliated with PPI or PPUS (I would, at least).

On 08.11.10 11:24, Jerry Weyer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> We got a question from a journalist about Pirates' participation in 
> elections. He asked whether the Canadian Pirate Party's candidate in 
> the upcoming by-election in Winnipeg North marks the first running of 
> a Pirate Party outside Europe. Is he really the first one outside Europe?
>
> Afaik there have been candidates that have been endorsed by Pirate 
> Parties in the US, but no own Pirate candidates. I can't recall any 
> candidatures from South-America, Asia or Africa. According to the FAQ 
> from the Australian PP they are not yet officially recognized so no 
> candidates there.
>
> That would mean that Yes, the Canadian candidate is the first one 
> outside Europe. I that correct?
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Jerry
>
>
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