Gardena Voting Alert: A Guide to Voting in the June 2, 2026 Election

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Voters are urged to plan ahead by reviewing available voting options, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.What voters will see on the ballot in GardenaThere are five elected positions open 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.WAYS TO VOTEVote by MailEvery active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.Ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.Voters may return their completed 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 open 24 hours, May 4 - June Visit Website 2, 2026Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box available around the clock, May 4 - June 2, 2026Vote in Person at Gardena Vote CentersGardena voters may useful source also choose to vote in person at the following 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 DEADLINESLast day to register to vote: May 18, 2026Even if you miss the deadline, you may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.OFFICIAL VOTING RESOURCESFor official updates, registration, vote center details, and voting instructions, residents can visit the City of Gardena's Vote center election information page 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.