The 20th Annual Herbert G. Klein Lecture

Inside the 2026 Midterms

Join us for this special occasion as we welcome USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Dean James Bullock, who will be visiting with the region's alumni for the first time since joining the university. We are excited to celebrate the 20th annual Herbert Klein Lecture with a timely conversation on the forces shaping the upcoming midterm elections. Moderator Dean  Bullock will explore key policy debates, campaign strategy, and what the 2026 midterms may signal about the future of American politics.

Featuring:

• Garret Graves, former Congressman (R-LA); fellow, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future
• Christian Grose, director of Democracy and Fair Elections Lab; professor of political science and international relations, USC Dornsife
• Sara Sadhwani, PhD '19, commissioner and rotating chair, CA Citizens Redistricting Commission; associate professor of politics, Pomona College

Event Details 

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Location: USC Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, 9860 Mesa Rim Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
Tickets: $40 per person (includes champagne brunch and program) 

No refunds will be issued after February 15. 

For questions, please contact Dornsife Alumni Relations at alumni@dornsife.usc.edu