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Racing Commission

The North Dakota Racing Commission is the regulatory body in charge of regulating live and simulcast racing in North Dakota and administers three special funds for the benefit of the horse racing industry in North Dakota. The Commission is made up of five members appointed by the Governor and has an office staff of an Executive Director and Administrative Officer.

Commission Members: (serving 5-year terms)

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Tracy Hanson
Chairman
thanson.ndhorseracing@gmail.com
Term Expires: 06-30-26

Jessica Benson

Commissioner

jraebenson@gmail.com

Term Expires: 6-30-26

Jack Schulz

Commissioner

jjkschulz@bis.midco.net

Term Expires: 6-30-26

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Shadd Piehl

Commissioner

shadd.wtba@gmail.com

Term Expires: 6-30-27

Mike Schmitz

Commissioner

midwestsportstours@gmail.com

Term Expires 6-30-28

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North Dakota Racing Commission Meeting:

Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)

Peace Garden Room at the State Capitol

600 East Boulevard Avenue

Bismarck ND 58505

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Recent News

Racing Commission Meeting - November 20, 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 01:20 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)

Peace Garden Room at the State Capitol

600 East Boulevard Avenue

Bismarck ND 58505

Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 03:15 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Special Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 01:40 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Fort Union room at the State Capitol

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND

Friday, October 17 @ 3 p.m. (Central Time)

Special Meeting Scheduled - has been cancelled

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Fort Union Room at the State Capitol

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND

Thursday, October 2 @ 1 p.m. (Central Time)

Meeting Minutes - August 1, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 04:30 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Minutes - August 1, 2025