The Upcoming Gardena Election: Deadlines, Vote Centers, and Ballot Return Information

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is set 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 voters will see on the ballot in Gardena

A total of five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

Mayor is among the offices on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

HOW VOTERS CAN CAST A BALLOT

Vote by Mail
A vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing 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)
Secure vote-by-mail drop boxes will be available at the following Gardena locations.

Rowley Park Auditorium: 24-hour drop box open May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka additional hints Community Center: Drop box accessible 24 hours a day, 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 hop over to this website 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rowley Park Gymnasium (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, click 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 ELECTION DATES

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 VOTING 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. Questions can also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.