GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are urged to plan ahead by reviewing available voting options, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.
What is on the ballot in Gardena
Five elected offices 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.
WAYS TO VOTE
Vote by Mail
Every active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
Voters may return their completed 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 locations will offer secure vote-by-mail drop boxes.
Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available Continued 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour ballot drop box available May 4 - Get More Information 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 (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 ELECTION DEADLINES
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 ELECTION INFORMATION
For official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of Gardena's election see this here 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.