GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena will 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 appears on the ballot in Gardena
Voters will decide five elected positions 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.
VOTING OPTIONS
Vote by Mail
Active voters who are registered will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
The mailing of ballots begins 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: 24-hour drop box open 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 check that 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 you can try this out 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
Anyone who misses the registration deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.
OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION
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 directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.