Gardena Voter Information: How to Vote 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. 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.

HOW TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
All active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
The mailing of ballots begins by May 4, 2026.
There are several ways to 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)
Voters may use the following secure ballot drop box locations in Gardena.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box accessible 24 try this hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box accessible 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
Residents may also vote in person at the following Gardena vote centers.

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

DEADLINES TO KNOW

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

OFFICIAL ELECTION DETAILS

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 with questions may also contact the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.