Karen Mathiak

Summary

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 (age 68)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationChiropractor, politician

Early life edit

Mathiak was born in Michigan.[1]

Education edit

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

Career edit

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 edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Karen Mathiak, D.C. Leading in Chiropractic and Beyond". life.edu. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Karen Mathiak's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "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.

External links edit

  • Karen Mathiak at ballotpedia.org
  • weneedkaren.com
  • Karen Mathiak at congressweb.com
Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 73rd district

2017–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 74th district

2023–Present
Incumbent