GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is set to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Residents are encouraged to become familiar with their voting options as early as possible, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.
What is on Gardena's ballot
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.
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.
A completed ballot can 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)
Residents may return their ballot at the following secure drop box locations in Gardena.
Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box in service 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour drop box open May 4 - June 2, 2026
Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
In-person voting will also be available at the This Site 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: you can try this out 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.
KEY ELECTION DATES
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 ELECTION RESOURCES
For official election updates, voter registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Residents may also direct questions to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.