Past Campaign
United States Senate Tennessee
Primary election
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Diana Onyejiaka, a 41-year-old businesswoman and Democrat from Nashville, Tennessee, is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. She holds degrees in political science, public administration, and law, with career experience in healthcare compliance, higher education, federal mediation, and public policy. She also founded the Youth - Trainee Culture & Sustainability Project and DC Consult International. Onyejiaka is running to advocate for all working Tennesseans, aiming to strengthen families, protect freedom, and improve government efficacy. Her legislative commitments include restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits, modernizing postpartum care, providing caregiver incentives, and reforming hospital systems. Faith is central to her life and how she intends to serve.
Diana Onyejiaka has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Supports responsible U.S. AI leadership - expanding STEM education and opportunities for girls in STEM, protecting privacy and cybersecurity, supporting American workers, and balancing innovation with accountability, including addressing environmental concerns about large data centers in Tennessee.
“The answer is not to reject innovation or allow fear to determine our future. ... Instead, we must pursue responsible AI leadership-one that protects privacy, strengthens cybersecurity, supports American workers, and ensures that technological progress benefits people across the country.”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of July 2026
CPI-driven affordability plan to lower everyday costs for Tennessee families - groceries (Farm-to-Family Grocery Access Act), gas, prescription drugs, housing and utilities - with accountability for corporate price hikes, plus a Modern Caregiving Economy (paid family and medical leave, lower childcare and elder-care costs); criticizes tariffs as a hidden tax passed on to consumers.
“Families need relief now, not later, and my plan is designed to deliver within the first year of implementation.”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of January 2026
Supports the FEDRIGHT Act (Automatic Voter Registration Act) - automatic registration of eligible citizens for federal elections with an opt-out affidavit - and opposes restrictive voting laws such as the SAVE Act, which she says add documentation hurdles that exclude vulnerable populations.
“As Tennessee's U.S. Senator, Diana will fight to pass the Automatic Voter Registration Act (AVRA)-the FEDRIGHT Act-and ensure that all eligible voters have a guaranteed path to participation in our democracy.”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of February 2026
Onyejiaka emphasizes accountability, fiscal responsibility, and public integrity, criticizing wasteful political theater and supporting constitutional lawmaking.
“As a moderate Democrat running for the U.S. Senate from Tennessee, I have consistently and publicly warned state lawmakers about the consequences of…”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of August 2026
Supports pursuing acquisition of Greenland as in the U.S. strategic interest, but only with the clear, freely expressed consent of the Greenlandic people through diplomatic, respectful partnership; supports NATO membership, the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, and a Core 5 diplomatic framework to counter China and Russia.
“Diana believes it is in the strategic interest of the United States to pursue a path toward the acquisition of Greenland, but only if such a decision is made with the clear, freely expressed will of the people of Greenland themselves.”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of January 2026
Supports protecting and strengthening Medicare, making ACA premium tax credits permanent and expanding Affordable Care Act coverage, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding access to affordable, reliable healthcare for all Americans; proposes the Postpartum Recovery and Reconstructive Care Act to reduce Black maternal mortality by covering medically necessary postpartum reconstructive care.
“I will fight to protect and strengthen Medicare, preserve affordable prescription drug coverage, and advance responsible solutions that expand access to quality healthcare.”
dianaonyejiaka.substack.comAs of August 2026
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