Gardena Voting Alert: How to Vote in the June 2, 2026 Election

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) The City of Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Eligible voters are encouraged to look over their voting choices early, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.What Gardena voters can expect on the ballotFive offices will be filled in the upcoming election:MayorTwo City Council seatsCity TreasurerCity ClerkThe Mayor's office is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.VOTING OPTIONSVote by MailEvery active registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing by May 4, 2026.Voters can return their 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)Residents may return their ballot at the following secure drop box locations in Gardena.Rowley Park Auditorium: Discover More Drop box available around the clock, May 4 - June 2, 2026Nakaoka Community Center: Drop box in service 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026Vote in Person at Gardena Vote CentersGardena voters may 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.IMPORTANT ELECTION DEADLINESLast day to register to vote: May 18, 2026If you miss the deadline, you 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. For additional information, questions may also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.