June 2, 2026 Gardena Election: Voting Options, Locations, and Deadlines
GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena is preparing to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are advised to review available voting methods early, 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 ClerkMayor is among the offices on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.HOW TO CAST YOUR BALLOTVote by MailA vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed to active registered voters.Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.Ballots may be returned:By mail (using the provided return envelope)At a secure drop boxAt a vote centerSecure Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes in Gardena (24 hours)Voters who prefer to use a drop box can return their ballot at the following Gardena locations.Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026Vote in Person Vote center at Gardena Vote CentersThose who prefer to vote in person may do so 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 read the full info here 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 you could check here (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 DEADLINESLast day to register to vote: May 18, 2026Eligible voters who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.OFFICIAL ELECTION RESOURCESFor official updates, registration, 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.