Billings County, ND

08/28/2026

Amended agenda for Thursday, September 3, 2026

08/28/2026

Tentative Agenda for Thursday, September 3, 2026

08/26/2026

Want to vote absentee in the Nov. 3 General Election?

You can submit your ballot application now. Absentee ballots will be mailed at the end of September.

Find out more about absentee voting at https://bit.ly/NDAbsentee.

08/18/2026

Principle 8: No Internet Connection

Voting in ND is secure because ballot handling equipment never connects to the Internet and has no components for a connection.

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08/17/2026

Redistricting Hearing August 17, 2026 at 7pm

BILLINGS COUNTY REDISTRICTING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING
The Billings County Redistricting Board will hold a public hearing to present and receive public comment on the proposed plan to redraw County Commission districts following the County’s transition from three (3) to five (5) commissioners. Members of the public may also submit alternative district plans for consideration.

August 17 — 7:00 PM — Billings County Commission Room, Medora, ND

What will be presented: The Board will present a draft commissioner district map and accompanying population data showing proposed boundaries for five commissioner districts. The presentation will explain how the proposed plan meets statutory criteria, including population equality, contiguity, compactness, and precinct implications.
Background: Redistricting follows the federal decennial census and North Dakota Century Code Chapter 11 07. Billings County’s 2020 Census population is 945. Transitioning from three to five commissioners results in an ideal district population of approximately 189 residents per commissioner (945 ÷ 5). Current district populations (Census 2020) are:
• District 1 — 325
• District 2 — 321
• District 3 — 299
Items the Board will consider:
• Population equality
• Township and section lines to preserve contiguity
• Compactness and regularity of district shape
• Current and planned development and subdivisions
• Effects on voting precincts and election administration
How to comment:
• In person: Public comment will be taken at the hearing (time limits may apply).
• By email: Written comments accepted through August 29, 2026 at [email protected] or to Billings County Auditor’s office, PO Box 168, Medora, ND 58645.
• By phone or to request materials: Contact the Billings County Auditor’s Office at 701 623 4277 or [email protected] to request maps or population tables.
Contact: Billings County Auditor Marcia Kessel Phone: 701 623 4277 Email: [email protected]

08/14/2026

Principle 7: North Dakota Does Not Mass Mail Ballots

Voting in ND is secure because a voter must submit a ballot application to vote absentee. The county auditor reviews it and verifies the voter's ID before mailing a ballot.

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08/10/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING
BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION SEATS
Billings County is transitioning from a three-member to a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The proposed commissioner district map was published on July 30, 2026 and will be eligible for final adoption on August 30, 2026.
Billings County utilizes a residency-district model for the election of County Commissioners. Under this structure, each candidate for County Commissioner must reside within the residency district for which the candidate is seeking election. Qualified electors of Billings County will vote at-large for each new County Commissioner position.
Two new Billings County Commissioner seats will appear on the 2026 ballot:
• County Commissioner – District 4 (2 Year Term)
• County Commissioner – District 5 (4 Year Term)
For the new positions, the signature threshold that must be met is 195 signatures. If candidates opt out of filing a qualifying petition to be on the county ballot, they may still campaign for office as a write-in candidate for a commissioner seat.
Filing Period: July 31, 2026 through August 31, 2026 at 4:00PM. Candidate petitions and filings must be submitted to the Billings County Auditor’s Office.
For any questions or concerns, contact the Billings County Auditor’s Office at 701-623-4377 or email [email protected].

08/08/2026

Fire restrictions are in effect on the Little Missouri National Grassland beginning August 8, 2026, at 12:01 am, through December 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm. These measures help protect natural resources and keep our communities safe during dry conditions.

Please review Order #01-18-00-26-07 for full details, including prohibited activities and exemptions. The Exhibit A map featured here displays the affected areas.

This order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same restricted area.

View the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/dpg/alerts

Questions? Contact the McKenzie Ranger District at 701-842-8500 or Medora Ranger District at 701-227-7800.

Only YOU can help prevent wildfires. Stay safe!

08/02/2026

Tentative Agenda for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

07/31/2026

**Attention Burn Ban Billings County**