In 2010 there was an attempt to register a 51st State Party with the New Zealand Electoral Commission. The party advocates New Zealand becoming the 51st state of the United States of America. The party's secretary is Paulus Telfer, a former Christchurch mayoral candidate. On February 5, 2010, the party applied to register a logo with the Electoral Commission. The logo – a US flag with 51 stars – was rejected by the Electoral Commission on the grounds that it was likely to cause confusion or mislead electors. As of 2014[update], the party remains unregistered and cannot appear on a ballot. COUNT 4
QSN1 When did the 51st State Party attempt to register in New Zealand? ANS1 2010 QSN2 Who is the secretary of the 51st State Party? ANS2 Paulus Telfer QSN3 What does the 51st State Party advocate? ANS3 The party advocates New Zealand becoming the 51st state of the United States of America QSN4 Can people in New Zealand vote for the 51st State Party? ANS4 the party remains unregistered and cannot appear on a ballot.