Karen I. Mathiak (born November 6, 1955) is an American chiropractor and politician from Georgia. Mathiak is a

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member of

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for District 73.

Early life

Mathiak was born in Michigan.

Education

In 1984, Mathiak graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from Life University in

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Career

Mathiak started her career as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Ron Graves. Mathiak became a chiropractor. In 2003, Mathiak was appointed to become a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners by Governor

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. In 2011, Mathiak was appointed to the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners again by Governor

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. On November 8, 2016, Mathiak won the election and became a

member of

for District 73. Mathiak defeated Rahim Talley with 64.53% of the votes. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election unopposed and continued serving District 73. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Mathiak won the election and continued serving District 73. Mathiak defeated William Harris.

Personal life

Mathiak's husband is Marty. Mathiak and her family live in

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References

External links

Karen Mathiak at ballotpedia.org

weneedkaren.com

Karen Mathiak at congressweb.com
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