Joe Kirby

Joe Kirby, a registered Republican and retired businessman, is a member of the National Spokesperson Committee of Open Primaries.

Open Primaries

It's Time to Let All Voters Vote in South Dakota's Taxpayer-Funded Primaries

Unfortunately, the upcoming 2024 South Dakota primary election promises more of the same for our state.

Open Primaries

A Healthy Democratic Process Requires Real Competition

Editor's Note: This piece originally appeared in the Rapid City Journal and has been republished on IVN with permission from the author. ‍ I am a fourth generation South Dakotan and a lifelong Republican. I was once again disappointed last week as another legislative session came to an end