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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
Term Expires: 6-30-26
Jack Schulz
Commissioner
Term Expires: 6-30-26

 

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Shadd Piehl
Commissioner
Term Expires: 6-30-27

 

Mike Schmitz
Commissioner
Term Expires 6-30-28

 

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North Dakota Racing Commission Special Meeting Scheduled:

 

Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:0 p.m. (Central Time) 

Phone Meeting
 
 
 
 
 
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