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Yoshi D. Matthews
Office history
Yoshi D. Matthews is an Independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in the 2026 election 1. She is listed on the general election ballot for November 3, 2026, alongside other independent candidates such as Andrew Mixon and Tharon Chandler 1. Her authorized campaign committee is named "Yoshi Matthews for US Senate" 7.
Matthews describes herself as a Tennessee resident, nonprofit founder, and accounting professional 16. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy, making her eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam 16. Her campaign emphasizes practical solutions for economic stability, responsible government, and strong local communities 16.
In 2016, Matthews founded FTP Non Profit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged individuals and communities 15. The organization's stated mission includes relocating victims of domestic abuse and providing food and clothing to the poor and needy 15. Matthews states that the group promotes peace and unity, standing against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or income level 15. Through her nonprofit work, she reports having worked closely with individuals and families across Tennessee, including those with disabilities, to help connect them with resources 16.
Matthews has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey 1. Federal campaign finance data for the 2025–2026 period is currently unavailable or unprocessed on the FEC website 7.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Matthews”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Matthews”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Matthews”and, if needed, select the applicable position.
Federal offices — campaign finance
- US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), not with state systems — FEC candidate search. Filter by office, state, and cycle to narrow the results. Financial disclosures (personal assets and income) for members of Congress and congressional candidates are filed with the US House Clerk or US Senate Office of Public Records, depending on the office.