Billings County, ND

10/05/2026

Absentee ballots are available and the secure Billings County drop boxes are open for your convenience! Either drop your ballots off at the Billings County Courthouse or place in the boxes at the Fairfield Fire Hall or at the Billings County Courthouse! If you choose to mail your ballot back, please be sure to send it right away so that it does not get delayed. Reminder that ballots must be received in the Billings County courthouse by 7pm on Election Day, November 3, 2026 in order to be counted.

09/30/2026

Tentative agenda for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

09/30/2026

Recently moved? Make sure your ID moves with you!

Update the address on your North Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID so you’re ready to vote on November 3.

Make an appointment with NDDOT or update it online at https://apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/addressWelcome.htm.

09/27/2026

If you are voting absentee for the November 3rd General Election, this checklist will help you complete the steps to cast your ballot.

To get started, go to https://vip.sos.nd.gov/absentee/ to fill out your ballot application and then submit it to your county auditor.

09/25/2026

The Billings County commission will be holding a special meeting at 9:30am on September 25, 2026 by teams and at the Billings County Courthouse to approve an emergency fire declaration.

Marcia Kessel
Billings County Auditor/Treasurer

09/20/2026

**UPDATE**
We have received word that this guy is back home and safe.

Thank you!

Missing Black and White Poodle Mix last seen on the South side of Medora. Please contact Captain Lukowski at 701-690-7898 if found.

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