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 is on Gardena's ballot
There are five elected positions open in the upcoming election:
Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk
The office of Mayor is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.
WAYS TO VOTE
Vote by Mail
Vote-by-mail ballots will be sent to active registered voters.
Ballots are scheduled to 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)
Residents may return their ballot at the following secure drop box locations in Gardena.
Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: read review Drop box accessible 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
Voters may also cast a ballot 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 June 2 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 her latest blog 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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 VOTING RESOURCES
Residents seeking official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions can visit the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Questions may also be submitted to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.