Karen Mathiak
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Karen Irene Mathiak (born November 6, 1955) is an American chiropractor and politician from Georgia. Mathiak is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Early life
Mathiak was born in Michigan.
Education
In 1984, Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from Life University in Marietta, Georgia.
Career
Mathiak started her career as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Ron Graves. Mathiak became a chiropractor.
In 2003, Mathiak was appointed to become a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners by Governor Sonny Perdue. In 2011, Mathiak was appointed to the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners again by Governor Nathan Deal.
On November 8, 2016, Mathiak won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 73. Mathiak defeated Rahim Talley with 64.53% of the votes. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election unopposed and continued serving District 73. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election and continued serving District 73. Mathiak defeated William Harris.
In the 2024 Georgia House of Representatives election, she was redistricted to District 82.
Personal life
Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live in Griffin, Georgia.
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| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJohn Yates | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 73rd district 2017–2023 | Succeeded byJosh Bonner |
| Preceded byYasmin Neal | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 74th district 2023–Present | Incumbent |