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Candidate for U.S. Senate
Yoshi D. Matthews
Independent
Yoshi D. Matthews of Goodlettsville qualified as an independent by petition, filed February 2, 2026. Her campaign site says she has a background in business, accounting and nonprofit work and founded FTP Nonprofit, which supports people with disabilities. She says she wants independent leadership that puts hardworking Tennesseans first.
- Hometown
- Goodlettsville
- Campaign website
- yoshimatthewssenate.com
Background
- Founder, FTP Nonprofit[1]
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsPresents a universal basic income as a way to reduce economic insecurity and help families with rising costs.[1]
- TaxesSays she wants to protect seniors from losing their homes to property taxes.[1]
- ReparationsSupports what she calls a "fair, lawful, and limited Tennessee-based solution" on reparations.[1]
Voting record
Yoshi D. Matthews has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Yoshi Matthews for U.S. Senate, Matthews campaign
- Candidates for United States Senate, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
- U.S. Senate: All 2026 races, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
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- Tharon Chandler (Independent)
- Andrew Gerena (Independent)
- Bill Hagerty (Republican)
- Jeremy Dean Hearn (Independent)
- Robert Jones (Independent)
- James William Macon III (Independent)
- David Sutman, Jr. (Independent)
- Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson (Independent)