The June 2, 2026 Election in Gardena: Voting Options, Locations, and Deadlines

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Residents are encouraged to become familiar with their voting options as early as possible, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What voters will see on the ballot in Gardena

Voters will decide five elected positions in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The position of Mayor is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

HOW TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
A vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.
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 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box in service 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person Mayor Tasha Cerda at Gardena Vote Centers
The following Gardena vote centers will offer in-person voting.

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 you miss the deadline, you may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL ELECTION RESOURCES

For official voting information, including 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. For additional you could check here information, questions may also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.