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

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is set to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are advised to review available voting methods early, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What Gardena voters can expect on the ballot

Voters will decide five elected positions 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 VOTERS CAN CAST A BALLOT

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)
Voters who prefer to use a drop box can return their ballot at the following Gardena locations.

Rowley Park Auditorium: 24-hour ballot drop box available 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
Gardena voters may also choose to vote in person at the following 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 DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
Even if you miss the deadline, you may still be able read review to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL VOTING RESOURCES

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