Karen Mathiak | |
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Member of the Georgia 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 | November 6,1955 |
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 a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives.
Mathiak was born in Michigan. [1]
In 1984,Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from Life University in Marietta,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 Governor Sonny Perdue. In 2011,Mathiak was appointed to the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners again by Governor Nathan Deal. [3]
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. [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 the 2024 Georgia House of Representatives election,she was redistricted to District 82.
Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live in Griffin,Georgia. [3] [2]