2026 Post-Primary Luncheon — Election Analysis & Industry Impact

2026 Post-Primary Luncheon: Election Analysis & Industry Impact
July 22, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | San Pedro Bay

The California primary is over. The question now is what it means for the harbor.

Join HAIC for a moderated fireside luncheon bringing together two of Southern California's sharpest political minds to break down the June 2 results and what's ahead for the port, goods movement, and the businesses that depend on a functional, well-funded maritime economy.

The conversation will focus on three open-seat races that directly touch San Pedro Bay — AD-65, AD-66, and SD-24 — plus the broader statewide picture as California heads toward a wide-open November.

Featured Guests:

Justin Wallin — Public opinion researcher and founder of Wallin Research. Justin brings the data: how harbor-area voters actually rank trade, infrastructure, and port jobs against kitchen-table concerns — and what incoming legislators need to hear from this industry.

Samuel Garrett — Partner at J&Z Strategy Group. Samuel brings the strategy: how the field shaped up in our key districts, what the November matchups look like, and where HAIC should focus between now and the general.

This is a working lunch. Come ready to engage with the results, not just listen to them. Certification is July 10 — we scheduled this event so the conversation runs on real numbers.

Lunch is served during the program. Speakers will be available for one-on-ones following the close.