Gardena Election Reminder: What Voters Need to Know for the June 2, 2026 Election

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are urged to plan ahead by reviewing available voting options, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What is on Gardena's ballot

A total of five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The Mayor's office is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

VOTING OPTIONS

Vote by Mail
Every active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
Voters can return their ballot:
By mail (using the provided return envelope)
At a secure drop box
At a vote center
Secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes in Gardena (24 hours)
Residents may return their ballot at the following secure drop box locations in Gardena.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available around the clock, May Vote center 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box in service 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
Gardena voters may also choose to vote in person at the following vote centers.

Rush Gymnasium (11-Day Vote Center)
May 23 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rowley Park Gymnasium (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Amestoy Elementary School (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
If the registration deadline is missed, you may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May Gardena 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION

For official updates, registration, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Questions may also be submitted to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.