Karen Mathiak
Karen Mathiak | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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]- ^ a b c "Karen Mathiak, D.C. Leading in Chiropractic and Beyond". life.edu. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Karen Mathiak's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ a b "Karen I. Mathiak (R-Griffin)". atlantacunfiltered.com. 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 073". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Mathiak fends off challenge from Harris". griffindailynews.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.(Required subscription.
- ^ "Representative Karen Mathiak". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
External links
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- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- American chiropractors
- Life University alumni
- Living people
- People from Griffin, Georgia
- Women state legislators in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Republican Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- 1955 births
- 21st-century Georgia (U.S. state) politicians