Upcoming Gardena Election: Important Dates, Voting Choices, and Locations

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is preparing for 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 the ballot in Gardena

The upcoming election includes five open elected positions:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The Mayor's office is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

WAYS TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
All active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
The mailing of ballots begins 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 sites will have secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box in service 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box available around the clock, May 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
Residents may also vote 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 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 VOTING DEADLINES

Last day to register to see this here vote: May 18, 2026
Eligible voters who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION

For official voting information, including registration, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of Gardena's election information page Ballot or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Anyone with questions may also contact the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.