Diana Onyejiaka

Current office and 2026 campaign

Diana Onyejiaka is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the United States Senate from Tennessee in 2026 ¹. She is running for Class 2 seat, which is currently held by one-term Republican incumbent Bill Hagerty, who has announced his bid for re-election ⁶. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with the Democratic primary taking place on August 6, 2026 ²³.

Onyejiaka officially launched her campaign in July 2025, stating a mission to "liberate Tennessee from the grip of fear-driven politics" and restore government integrity ⁸. She describes her effort as a grassroots campaign dedicated to everyday citizens ⁷. Her platform includes support for pro-choice policies, same-sex marriage legalization, and targeted investments in Black communities through education and housing grants rather than direct cash reparations ¹²¹³. Onyejiaka also opposes no-fault divorce laws and supports maintaining the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ¹⁰¹⁴.

Prior to her Senate bid, Onyejiaka sought the Democratic nomination for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in the same election cycle ¹. However, she did not appear on the ballot for that primary, as the filing deadline for the House race was reopened due to redistricting after her initial qualification period had passed ²⁴. The qualifying deadline for federal offices, including her Senate run, was March 10, 2026 ⁵.

Background and education

Diana Onyejiaka was born in Tennessee ¹. She is a first-generation American ¹¹.

Onyejiaka earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from Tennessee State University ¹⁹. She also obtained a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, though she has stated that she is not a practicing attorney ⁹.

Career

Diana Onyejiaka earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration from Tennessee State University ¹. She subsequently obtained a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, though she is not a practicing attorney ⁹.

Through her consulting firm, DC Consult International, Onyejiaka has organized business-focused events such as the U.S.-Africa Business Opportunities and Exchange Conference in collaboration with Tennessee State University’s Africana Studies Program ⁹.

Office history

Diana Onyejiaka has not held any elected or appointed office prior to her current campaign activities ¹. She launched a campaign for Governor of Tennessee in November 2025 ⁸. In the 2026 election cycle, she sought the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate to represent Tennessee ¹. Onyejiaka also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 5th Congressional District but did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary held on August 6, 2026 ¹.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Diana Onyejiaka has not held elected legislative office, and therefore has no legislative record, sponsored bills, or committee assignments to report ¹. Her political career includes a prior run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District and her current campaign for the U.S. Senate Class 2 seat ¹.

As a candidate, Onyejiaka has articulated specific policy positions through platforms such as iSideWith. She opposes no-fault divorce, arguing that requiring proof of fault can trap spouses in abusive marriages ¹⁰. Regarding economic reparations, she supports investing in Black communities through education and housing grants rather than direct cash payments ¹³. On social issues, she identifies as pro-choice, supports same-sex marriage and equal adoption rights for gay couples, and opposes the legalization of polyamorous marriage ¹², ¹⁶.

On domestic policy, Onyejiaka strongly agrees with maintaining the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure uniform security standards ¹⁴. She also supports decriminalizing school truancy, aligning with Democratic efforts to reduce punitive measures that disproportionately affect low-income and minority students ¹⁵. Additionally, she supports the legalization of lab-grown meat as a measure to address climate change and promote sustainability ¹⁷.

Business interests and wealth source

Onyejiaka operates through her consulting firm, DC Consult International ⁹. Through this entity, she organized the U.S.-Africa Business Opportunities and Exchange Conference in collaboration with Tennessee State University’s Africana Studies Program ⁹. Her campaign narrative emphasizes a grassroots approach focused on everyday citizens rather than established political or corporate networks ⁷.

Specific details regarding her personal wealth source, family financial background, ownership stakes in other enterprises, or significant financial-disclosure filings are not provided in the available sources.

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