Yoshi D. Matthews is running as an Independent for U.S. Senate in Tennessee's Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Matthews, whose campaign committee is registered in Goodlettsville, is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. Other candidates in the race include Republican Bill Hagerty, Democrat Marquita Bradshaw and seven other Independents: Andrew Gerena, Catherine Barcel Whitson, David Sutman Jr., James William Macon III, Jeremy Dean Hearn, Robert Jones and Tharon Chandler.

On her campaign website, Matthews said Tennesseans "deserve leadership that reflects our state's values of fiscal responsibility, public safety, strong local communities, and limited government."

Candidate information

  • Office sought: U.S. Senate, Tennessee
  • Party: Independent
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Education: Bachelor of science in business in accounting, University of Phoenix; master of science in accountancy, University of Phoenix (expected fall 2026), according to her campaign website
  • Campaign address: 919 Conference Drive, Suite 4-108, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (Federal Election Commission Committee ID: C00936500), according to FEC records
  • CPA status: Matthews said on her campaign website she is eligible to sit for the certified public accountant exam and plans to take it in 2026

Experience and public service

Matthews is listed as the founder of FTP Nonprofit, according to BallotReady profile data.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Matthews' campaign website and her BallotReady responses. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.

Economy and cost of living: Matthews said she supports lowering the cost of living, supporting working families and small businesses, and promoting responsible economic growth in Tennessee.

Property tax relief: Matthews said she supports targeted property tax relief policies that would allow seniors to remain in their homes. Her approach focuses on balancing fiscal policy with protections for long-time homeowners, according to her BallotReady responses.

Border security and immigration: Matthews said she supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws and supporting a functional legal immigration system.

Education and workforce: Matthews said she supports strengthening education, expanding workforce opportunities and ensuring Tennessee students are prepared for careers.

Universal basic income: Matthews said policymakers must begin preparing for economic changes driven by new technologies. She described universal basic income as a policy concept worth exploring to ensure Americans share in economic growth from productivity gains, according to her BallotReady responses.

Editor's note: This profile was compiled from publicly available campaign materials, FEC filings and BallotReady data. Matthews' positions are presented as stated by the candidate. The Brentwood-Nolensville Record did not interview the candidate for this profile.