Gardena's June 2, 2026 Election: Ballot Return Options and In-Person Voting Information

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

What is on the ballot in Gardena

A total of five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The mayoral office is up for election, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

HOW VOTERS CAN CAST A BALLOT

Vote by Mail
A vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.
Ballots are scheduled to begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
Completed ballots may be submitted:
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 vote-by-mail drop boxes will be available at the following Gardena locations.

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

Vote in Person 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 More Bonuses (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.

KEY ELECTION DATES

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

OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION

Residents can visit the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website for official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions. Questions may also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.