Las Rosas Hosted New Political Panel Series
The Road to the Midterms series launched in Allapattah to engage disconnected voters.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Allapattah venue Las Rosas debuted its Road to the Midterms panel series to foster dialogue among voters who feel estranged from the political establishment. The inaugural event featured community discussion alongside social gatherings.
Why it matters
The series targets a diverse electorate to address urgent local concerns like affordability and immigration enforcement. It aims to bridge gaps for voters in a state where political affiliation remains evenly split.
Florida registered voters are split into thirds between Republicans, Democrats, and independents. The debut social media announcement for the series garnered over 1,100 likes and 150 reshares.
The players
Valentina Pereda
The moderator who led the inaugural Road to the Midterms discussion.
Miami Freedom Project
An organization providing ballot information and volunteer opportunities at the event.
Las Rosas
The Allapattah venue hosting the weekly political panel series.
The details
Moderated by Valentina Pereda, the first event included panelists Coloma Kaboomsky, Adam Gersten, and Isaiah Thomas. The Miami Freedom Project distributed information on upcoming ballot questions and local volunteer opportunities during the gathering. Organizers provide cocktails as an incentive for attendees who sign up for volunteer tasks, with plans to host these events through the 2028 presidential election.
Timeline
The first panel discussion took place on October 7, 2026.
The next midterm election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Organizers plan to continue the series through the 2028 presidential election.
Beyond the 305
The Road to the Midterms series emerges as part of the broader, intense civic activity surrounding the 2026 midterm election cycle. It functions as a hyperlocal extension of the push to register and mobilize voters across increasingly polarized political lines.
Residents can visit the Allapattah venue weekly to learn about ballot questions and connect with local volunteer networks. The next session is expected to focus on immigration enforcement and surveillance policies.
The takeaway
This event series offers a tangible space for neighbors to discuss policy and find volunteer roles before the November 3 election. Keep an eye on the organizers' social media pages for announcements regarding next week's discussion on surveillance and immigration.
What happens next
Organizers are preparing for next week's session, which is tentatively scheduled to address issues regarding ICE and surveillance.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami New Times.
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