{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nYoshi Matthews is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. Senate in Tennessee [1]. She is listed on the ballot for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, which will determine the holder of the Class 2 seat currently held by one-term incumbent Bill Hagerty [1][2]. The primary election for this race is set to take place on August 6, 2026 [1][2].\n\nMatthews operates Matthews Management & Consulting Firm in Memphis, where she serves as an IRS-registered tax preparer assisting individuals and small businesses with tax filings [3]. In addition to her professional work, she founded the non-profit organization FTP Non Profit in 2016, which focuses on supporting underprivileged communities through services such as relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing to those in need [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nYoshi Matthews is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Tennessee [1]. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee, where she operates Matthews Management & Consulting Firm as a tax preparation specialist for individuals and small businesses [3]. In 2016, Matthews founded the non-profit organization FTP Non Profit, which aims to support underprivileged individuals and communities through services such as relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing [4]. The provided sources do not contain information regarding her birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, or specific educational background.\n\n## Career\n\nYoshi Matthews is a self-employed tax preparer and business owner who operates Matthews Management & Consulting Firm in Memphis, Tennessee [3]. She states that she assists taxpayers and small businesses with tax filing and related matters in Memphis and the surrounding communities [3]. Matthews holds an IRS-registered tax preparer license [3].\n\nIn 2016, Matthews founded FTP Non Profit, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged individuals and communities [4]. The organization's activities include relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing to those in need [4].\n\n## Office history\n\nYoshi Matthews has held various professional and civic roles prior to her current political campaign, though she has not previously held elected or appointed public office [1]. She operates Matthews Management & Consulting Firm in Memphis, Tennessee, where she works as an IRS-registered tax preparer assisting taxpayers and small businesses with tax filings [3].\n\nIn 2016, Matthews founded the non-profit organization FTP Non Profit [4]. The organization focuses on supporting underprivileged individuals and communities through services such as relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing to those in need [4]. She self-describes the organization's mission as driven by a passion to make a difference and promote peace and unity while standing against discrimination [4].\n\nMatthews is currently running for election to the United States Senate to represent Tennessee as an independent candidate [1]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with primary elections set for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, the outcome of this race is unknown [2].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nYoshi Matthews is the founder and operator of Matthews Management & Consulting Firm, a business based in Memphis, Tennessee, where she works as an IRS-registered tax preparer assisting individuals and small businesses with tax filings [3]. She also established the non-profit organization FTP Non Profit in 2016, which focuses on supporting underprivileged communities through services such as relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing to those in need [4].\n\nSpecific details regarding Matthews' personal wealth sources, ownership stakes in other enterprises, or significant financial disclosures are not provided in the available records [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Yoshi Matthews - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Yoshi_Matthews)\n[2] [2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee)\n[3] [Yoshi Matthews - Memphis TN Tax Preparer](https://www.ptindirectory.com/tax-preparers/tennessee/memphis-tn/943381/matthews-management-and-consulting-firm/yoshi-matthews)\n[4] [About - Non-profit organization support - FTP Non Profit](https://ftpnonprofit.org/about/)","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Yoshi","fullname":"Yoshi D. Matthews","lastname":"Matthews","middlename":"D.","office_history":[],"summary":"Yoshi Matthews is an independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee's Class 2 seat during the 2026 election cycle.","terms":[],"token":"LO9XkSd0eT"}