Karen Mathiak | |
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| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Yates |
| Constituency | 73rd District (2017–2023) 74th District (2023–2025) 82nd District (2025–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-11-06)November 6, 1955 (age 70) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Chiropractor, politician |
Karen I. Mathiak (born November 6, 1955) is an American chiropractor and politician from Georgia. Mathiak is aRepublican member of theGeorgia House of Representatives.
Mathiak was born in Michigan.[1]
In 1984, Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program fromLife University inMarietta, Georgia.[1][2]
Mathiak started her career as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Ron Graves. Mathiak became a chiropractor.[1]
In 2003, Mathiak was appointed to become a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners by GovernorSonny Perdue. In 2011, Mathiak was appointed to the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners again by GovernorNathan Deal.[3]
On November 8, 2016, Mathiak won the election and became aRepublican member ofGeorgia House of Representatives for District 73. Mathiak defeated Rahim Talley with 64.53% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election unopposed and continued serving District 73.[5] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election and continued serving District 73. Mathiak defeated William Harris.[6][7][8][2]
In the2024 Georgia House of Representatives election, she was redistricted to District 82.
Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live inGriffin, Georgia.[3][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 73rd district 2017–2023 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 74th district 2023–Present | Incumbent |
