Karen Mathiak
American chiropractor and politician
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Karen Irene Mathiak[1] (born November 6, 1955) is an American chiropractor and politician from Georgia. Mathiak is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
74th District (2023–2025)
82nd District (2025–Present)
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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 |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Chiropractor, politician |
Early life
Education
In 1984, Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from Life University in Marietta, Georgia.[2][3]
Career
Mathiak started her career as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Ron Graves. Mathiak became a chiropractor.[2]
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.[4]
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.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election unopposed and continued serving District 73.[6] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election and continued serving District 73. Mathiak defeated William Harris.[7][8][9][3]
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.[4][3]