Billings County, ND

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

**UPDATE**
We have received word that this guy is back in a home where he belongs.

Thank you.

This afternoon, this guy was spotted heading North on East River Rd., about 15 miles north of Medora, near Ash Coulee. If you recognize him, please call the Sheriff's Office. We do not have him at the moment, and he is still on the move.

Thank you!

09/04/2026

Thank you for your service, Susann!

09/04/2026

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.

View all 10 Principles of North Dakota Elections - https://bit.ly/ND10PrinElectionsHandout

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]