Gardena Election Guide: How Gardena Residents Can Vote in the June 2, 2026 Election

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena will 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 voters will see on the ballot in GardenaFive offices will be filled in the upcoming election:MayorTwo City Council seatsCity TreasurerCity ClerkThe mayoral office is up for election, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.VOTING METHODSVote by MailEvery active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.Mail ballots will begin going out 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)The following Gardena sites will have secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots.Rowley Park Auditorium: 24-hour ballot drop box available May 4 - June 2, 2026Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box open 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026Vote in Person you can try this out at Gardena Vote CentersVoters who want to cast a ballot in person may visit the following Gardena vote centers.Rush Read More Here 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 ELECTION DEADLINESLast 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 VOTING RESOURCESOfficial updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions are available through the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. For additional information, questions may also be directed to the Gardena Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.