The June 2, 2026 Election in Gardena: Everything You Need to Know About Voting Options

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena is scheduled to 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

Voters will decide five elected positions in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

Included on the ballot is the office of Mayor, where incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

WAYS TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
A vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.
Vote-by-mail ballots are expected to begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
Completed ballots may be submitted:
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)
Secure ballot drop box service will be available at the following Gardena locations.

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

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
In-person voting will also be available at the following Gardena vote centers.

Rush Gymnasium (11-Day Vote Center)
May 23 - June 1, 2026: other 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 VOTING DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
Voters who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL ELECTION RESOURCES

For official election updates, voter registration information, 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. Residents may also direct questions to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.