June 2, 2026 Gardena Election: How to Cast Your Ballot and Where to Go

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is preparing for 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 Gardena voters can expect on the ballot

Five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The office of Mayor will be decided in this election, with incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda seeking re-election.

VOTING METHODS

Vote by Mail
Every active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Ballots are scheduled to begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
A completed ballot can be returned:
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)
Voters who prefer to use a drop box can return their ballot at the following Gardena locations.

Rowley Park Auditorium: 24-hour drop box open May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour drop box open 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
Voters who see this miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL ELECTION DETAILS

For official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of see this Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Residents may also direct questions to June 2 the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.