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

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is preparing for 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 is on the ballot in GardenaVoters will decide five elected positions 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 VOTERS CAN CAST A BALLOTVote by MailActive voters who are registered will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.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 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 click for more info (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 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 ELECTION DETAILSFor 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. Residents with questions may also contact the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.