Gardena's Upcoming 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. Local voters are encouraged to explore their voting options ahead of time, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.What is up for decision on the Gardena ballotFive elected offices are open in the upcoming election:MayorTwo City Council seatsCity TreasurerCity ClerkThe office of Mayor will be decided in this election, with incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda seeking re-election.HOW TO CAST YOUR BALLOTVote by MailVote-by-mail ballots will be sent to active registered voters.Ballots will start mailing by May 4, 2026.There are several ways to return your ballot:By mail (using the provided return envelope)At a secure drop boxAt a vote centerSecure Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes in Gardena (24 hours)Secure vote-by-mail drop boxes will be available at the following Gardena locations.Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box open 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026Vote in Person at Gardena Vote CentersResidents 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.KEY visit ELECTION DATESLast day to register to vote: May 18, 2026Voters who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.OFFICIAL ELECTION DETAILSFor official updates, 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. Questions may also be submitted to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.