Gardena Election Guide: A Guide to Voting in the June 2, 2026 Election

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena is scheduled to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Eligible voters are encouraged to look over their voting choices early, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What voters will see on the ballot in Gardena

Five elected offices 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 METHODS

Vote by Mail
Each active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
You can return your 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)
The following Gardena locations will offer secure vote-by-mail drop boxes.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box open 24 hours, May 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
Those who prefer to vote in person may do so at the following Gardena vote centers.

Rush Gymnasium (11-Day Vote Center)
May 23 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. Clicking Here - 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 visit 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 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. Questions may also be submitted to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.