City of Epping

06/10/2026

🗳️Unofficial 2026 Primary Election Results can be viewed at https://bit.ly/NDPrimaryElectionResults2026

Results are not considered official until they are certified by the Canvassing Board on June 22.

Thank you to all of our election workers that assisted with the process and thank you to all the voters that came out for the election!

06/09/2026

When using the dumpsters, please read labels and make sure you are placing items in correct ones or they will just be removed. Thank you!

06/08/2026

🗳POLLING PLACES🗳 On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, polls will be open for the Primary Election in Williams County from 8 am to 7 pm CT.

🟢Vote Centers (any eligible Williams County voter can vote here)
▪ Williston ARC
▪ Williams County Fairgrounds (Multi-Purpose Building)

🟠Precinct Specific Polling Places: A voter must reside within in the precinct to vote at the location.
🔸Ernie French Center - Precincts 12, 14, 20 and 22
🔸Grenora City Hall - Precincts 12, 54, 67
🔸Ray City Hall - Precincts 54, 62, 63, 66 can vote
🔸Tioga Community Center - Precincts 54 and 64
🔸Wildrose Fire Hall - Precincts 54, 65, 68 can vote
🗺Search this map with your address to find your precinct and polling location: https://arcg.is/04WHSm0

Find all Williams County voting info for the Primary Election at https://www.williamsnd.com/elections/

06/08/2026

🗳Primary Election Absentee Ballot Reminders 🗳 Absentee Ballots are still available from the Williams County Auditor's Office counter (206 E Broadway) until 5 pm CT today, Monday June 8.

‼ ALL Absentee Ballots are due by 7 pm on Tuesday, June 9, at the Williams County Auditor’s Office. If an Absentee Ballot has been returned via mail, it must be ✨ received ✨by the County Auditor's Office by the deadline.

📥Absentee Ballots can also be returned to one of the Secure Drop Boxes located around the county. All Secure Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots will be locked at 7 pm on Tuesday, June 9.

Find all election info here: https://www.williamsnd.com/elections/

05/26/2026

Primary elections matter! On June 9, voters will shape local leadership, decide which candidates advance to the General Election, and weigh in on ballot measures.

Did you know that for partisan races on the Primary Election ballot, you must vote for candidates in the same party? You can't choose a Democratic candidate for one race and a Republican candidate for another. Learn more by watching this short video where Secretary Howe walks you through everything you need to know about marking a Primary Election ballot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H8l_0m0Agc

05/25/2026

June City meetings.

Also remember the weather is getting nicer and school is out. Please slow down driving through town, especially around the park! Lots of kids out, enjoying spring/summer. 

05/13/2026

🗳️Absentee Ballot Reminders! The 2026 Primary Election is less than a month away! Planning to vote via Absentee Ballot? Here's what you need to know:

➡️If you have already applied for a 2026 Primary Election Absentee Ballot, it will be mailed to you.
➡️Applications can still be turned in! The last day Absentee Ballots will be MAILED to applicants will be May 29.
➡️Absentee Ballots can be applied for, and picked up, from the Williams County Auditor's Office counter through June 8.
📢ALL Absentee Ballots MUST be RECEIVED by the Auditor's Office no later than 7 pm CT on Tuesday, June 9 (Election Day). ‼️This is different than previous years!
📩Absentee Ballots can be returned via one of the FIVE secure ballot drop boxes located around the county, at the Auditor's Office Counter, or via mail (make sure you give it enough time to ARRIVE by June 9!)

05/03/2026

🔥🚫BURN RESTRICTION REMINDER🚫🔥 The Williams County Burn Restriction is in effect when the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is in the Very High or Extreme category for Williams County, and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Williams County.

When the Burn Restrictions are in place, burning of the following is restricted:
🔥Very High: NO campfires, ignition of fireworks (aerial and ground), controlled burns (i.e., wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, etc.), cropland/agriculture, garbage/pit, and unnecessary off-road motorized travel (anything other than paved or gravel surface).

🔥🔥Extreme: NO campfires, the ignition of fireworks (aerial and ground), controlled burns (i.e., wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, etc.), cropland/agriculture, garbage/pit, and unnecessary off-road motorized travel (anything other than paved or gravel surface).

🚩Red Flag Warning: NO campfires, the ignition of fireworks (aerial and ground), controlled burns (i.e., wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, etc.), cropland/agriculture, garbage/pit, and unnecessary off-road motorized travel (anything other than paved or gravel surface).

🟢What is allowed? The use of controlled devices (e.g. personal cooking/grilling devices) IS allowed IF they are located on a hard, non-organic surface at least 15 feet away from vegetation and a fire extinguisher or water is available on-site.

🍳What is a controlled device? Items such as gas, charcoal, wood-fired/pellet grills, gas patio fireplaces and chimneys, gas camp stoves, and smokers/pellet grills.

🗺Where can I check the Fire Danger Rating? Find all our burn restriction information and a live Fire Danger Rating map at https://www.williamsnd.com/burning-in-williams-county/

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

The 2026 Primary Election is right around the corner! The Williams County elections webpage has everything you need to know about how and where to vote. Learn more about:
➡How to apply for an Absentee Ballot (and look up your sample ballot!)
➡Where to verify Your Voter Information
➡Where you can vote on election day

There will be constitutional measures as well as federal, state, and local contests on the Primary Election ballot!

Absentee ballots are available beginning today, April 30, and will be accepted by the Williams County Auditor's Office until 7 pm on Primary Election Day, June 9.

Learn more at www.williamsnd.com/elections/