GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena is preparing to 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 voters will see on the ballot in Gardena
Five elected offices are open in the upcoming election:
Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk
Mayor is among the offices on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.
VOTING OPTIONS
Vote by Mail
A vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.
Ballots will start mailing by May 4, 2026.
Ballots may be returned:
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)
The following Gardena sites will have secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots.
Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available 24 hours, 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
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 her latest blog - 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
If the registration deadline is missed, you may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.
OFFICIAL ELECTION INFORMATION
For official updates, registration information, hop over to this website 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. For additional information, questions may also be additional hints directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.