GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is set to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Eligible voters are encouraged to look over their voting choices early, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.
What Gardena voters can expect on the ballot
Five elected positions 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.
HOW VOTERS CAN CAST A BALLOT
Vote by Mail
Each active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Ballots will start mailing by May 4, 2026.
You can 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)
The following Gardena sites will have secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots.
Rowley Park you could check here Auditorium: Drop box available around the clock, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour ballot drop box available 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. - More Help 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
Even if you miss the deadline, you may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.
OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION
Official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions are available through the City of Gardena's election you could try here information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. For additional information, questions may also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.