Russo-Rodriguez Campaign Launches "Faith Over Fear" South Florida Outreach, Highlights Legal Team Prepared to Protect Communities

Non-Party-Affiliated Gubernatorial Ticket Announces Expanded Community Engagement Led by Rachel Rodriguez and Immigration Attorney Rolando Vasquez Ahead of November 3 Election

MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With Election Day just three weeks away, non-party-affiliated candidate for Florida Governor Frank Russo and his running mate, Rachel Rodriguez, are launching an expanded "Faith Over Fear" outreach initiative across South Florida, encouraging eligible voters to understand their rights, report intimidation, and make their voices heard at the ballot box.

The initiative will bring Rodriguez, a Cuban-American attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience, together with Miami immigration attorney Rolando Vasquez for community appearances, media interviews, and conversations with residents throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties leading up to the November 3 election.

The campaign's message focuses on concerns surrounding immigration enforcement, citizenship, political rhetoric, and voter intimidation while emphasizing access to accurate election information and legal protections.

"Floridians should never have to be afraid to exercise their right to vote," said Russo. "There are people who benefit when communities feel intimidated, discouraged, or believe their voices don't matter. Not on my watch. As governor, I know how to build a team that protects the rights of Florida residents, and that's exactly what I intend to do."

Russo pointed to Rodriguez and Vasquez as examples of the legal experience and leadership he wants to bring to his administration, emphasizing that protecting Florida communities requires more than campaign promises.

"This isn't talk. These are attorneys who know the law and know how to protect people," Russo added. "That's the difference between a campaign that comforts you and an administration that defends you."

The outreach effort comes amid renewed concerns surrounding immigration enforcement and citizenship protections in South Florida. According to an October 9 Miami Herald report, the Justice Department has expanded its efforts to revoke citizenship from certain naturalized Americans, including through new federal cases involving South Florida residents.

The campaign emphasized that denaturalization proceedings involving specific individuals should not be confused with the voting rights of naturalized U.S. citizens generally, who retain the right to vote when otherwise eligible.

Rodriguez, who has been helping lead the campaign's engagement with South Florida communities, emphasized that the initiative is about providing residents with information, access, and reassurance about their legal rights.

"Fear is a tactic. Faith has a plan of action," said Rodriguez. "Frank Russo and I are bringing the people knowledge and energizing civic action. We want families throughout South Florida to know that their voices matter, their fundamental rights come from God and are inalienable, and they deserve leadership that will stand up for them."

As part of the "Faith Over Fear" initiative, Rodriguez and Vasquez plan to participate in community conversations and English- and Spanish-language media interviews addressing voter participation, immigration-related concerns, citizenship protections, and the legal rights of Florida residents.

Planned outreach through November 3 includes:

• Community engagement throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, including Little Havana, Hialeah, Doral, Little Haiti, Kendall, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines.
• English- and Spanish-language media interviews with television, radio, print, and digital news outlets, including opportunities for in-studio and on-location conversations.
• Voter education and legal rights discussions addressing voting eligibility, early voting, vote-by-mail procedures, and how residents can report suspected voter intimidation.
• Community organization and small business outreach to connect with neighborhood groups interested in hosting conversations about legal protections and civic participation.

Vasquez, a Miami-based immigration attorney with a substantial following on social media, will bring his experience working with immigrant families to discussions about citizenship, legal rights, and the importance of obtaining reliable information.

"I have spent my career defending families in this community," said Vasquez. "Citizens have rights, including the right to vote when eligible. People deserve accurate information about those rights, and no eligible voter should be intimidated away from participating."

The campaign's outreach will include South Florida's diverse communities, including families with roots in Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, Colombia, Nicaragua, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Russo, a longtime Florida businessman and insurance industry executive who is self-funding his gubernatorial campaign, said the initiative reflects his broader commitment to building an administration focused on accountability, affordability, and protecting the interests of Florida residents.

The campaign also intends to assemble a legal team with experience in immigration, civil rights, and community advocacy to help inform its approach to protecting residents' rights, consistent with state and federal law.

Media Availability
Rachel Rodriguez and Rolando Vasquez are available for interviews with South Florida television, radio, print, and digital news outlets leading up to Election Day.

The campaign is coordinating English- and Spanish-language interview opportunities, including potential appearances on Telemundo and other regional outlets. Additional scheduling details will be provided directly to interested newsrooms.

Important Voting Information

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
• Polling hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
• Voting information: Eligible voters should confirm registration, early voting dates, vote-by-mail requirements, and polling locations through their county Supervisor of Elections.
• Voter intimidation: Anyone experiencing suspected intimidation should report the incident to election officials.

The Russo-Rodriguez campaign encourages every eligible Floridian to make a plan to vote and ensure their voice is heard on November 3.

Russo • Rodriguez 2026
The People's Choice. The Caring Capitalists. Humanity Over the Dollar.

About Russo-Rodriguez 2026
Frank Russo is a non-party-affiliated candidate for Governor of Florida with decades of experience in the insurance industry and business leadership. His running mate, Rachel Rodriguez, is a Cuban-American attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience. Together, they are running a self-funded, non-party-affiliated campaign focused on affordability, accountability, protecting Florida communities, and putting the needs of Floridians ahead of partisan politics.

For more information, visit Russo2026.org.

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