Update:

The City of Pell City has received a statement of responsibility for the incorrect ballots originally delivered to St. Clair County polling locations for the General Election on Nov. 5, 2024.

Election Systems & Software states, “ES&S takes responsibility for this unfortunate error and is working to determine the root cause.”

The City of Pell City is grateful to St. Clair Probate Judge Andrew Weathington and the many County officials and employees who have diligently worked to correct ES&S’s mistake and provide our residents with their right to vote.

We are also grateful to our residents for their patience, and we send our sincerest thanks to the poll workers who are still standing tall this evening after a day filled with a unprecedented challenges.

Polls will remain open until 9 p.m. tonight. You must be in line by 9 p.m. to vote.

ALGOP Statement on Voting Issues in St. Clair County
Shortly after polls opened this morning, the Alabama Republican Party became aware that voters were being turned away because of a printing error with the ballots. Election officials are working to get corrected ballots to the polls, and we have recommended the St. Clair County Probate Judge ask the Circuit Court to extend voting hours. We will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day.