Karen Mathiak

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 for District 73.

Karen Mathiak
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded byJohn Yates
Constituency73rd District (2017–2023)
74th District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born (1955-11-06) November 6, 1955
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationChiropractor, politician

Early life

Mathiak was born in Michigan.[1]

Education

In 1984, Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from Life University in Marietta, Georgia.[1][2]

Career

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]

Personal life

Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live in Griffin, Georgia.[3][2]

References
  1. "Karen Mathiak, D.C. Leading in Chiropractic and Beyond". life.edu. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. "Karen Mathiak's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  3. "Karen I. Mathiak (R-Griffin)". atlantacunfiltered.com. 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  4. "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  5. "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  6. "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  7. "Mathiak fends off challenge from Harris". griffindailynews.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.(Required subscription.
  8. "Representative Karen Mathiak". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
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