Upcoming Gardena Election: Key Dates, Voting Locations, and Ballot Options

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena is scheduled to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are encouraged to review voting options 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

Included on the ballot is the office of Mayor, where 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.
Vote-by-mail ballots are expected to begin mailing by May 4, 2026.
Completed ballots may be submitted:
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 accessible 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - 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 look at this web-site 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

KEY DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
Those who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, More Help 2026.

OFFICIAL ELECTION DETAILS

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.