The June 2, 2026 Election in Gardena: Vote by Mail, Drop Boxes, and Vote Centers

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 appears on the ballot in Gardena

Five elected positions 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 OPTIONS

Vote by Mail
Active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Ballots begin mailing 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)
Secure ballot drop box service will be available at the following Gardena locations.

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

Vote in Person Vote center 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. - 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 Continued 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 VOTER INFORMATION

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