Gardena Voting Alert: What Voters Need to Know for the June 2, 2026 Election

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

What is up for decision on the Gardena ballot

A total of five elected positions are open 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.

VOTING METHODS

Vote by Mail
All active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Vote-by-mail ballots are expected to 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)
Voters who prefer to use a drop box can return their ballot at the following Gardena locations.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box accessible 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box available around the clock, 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, 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 click resources 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DEADLINES TO KNOW

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 VOTER INFORMATION

Official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions are available through the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. For additional information, questions may also be directed to the Gardena City you can try this out Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.