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 | |
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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–Present) |
Personal details | |
Born | November 6, 1955 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation | Chiropractor, politician |
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]
Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live in Griffin, Georgia.[3][2]