Karen Elizabeth Lupton

Incumbent State Representative in Chamblee, GA

Karen Elizabeth Lupton is a candidate for State House District 83 in Georgia State House District 83, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: James Trip Smith.

Karen Elizabeth Lupton is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia House District 83, a role she currently holds until January 2027. Living in Chamblee, DeKalb County, she previously served on the Chamblee City Council, guiding the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. A parent of public school children, she has been involved with school education foundations. Her professional background is rooted in music, where she performed as a classically trained singer for over two decades and worked as a Program Coordinator for Songs for Seniors. As a Democrat, she advocates for restoring women's reproductive rights, increasing tenant protections, protecting the Okefenokee Swamp, and preventing gun violence. She also champions increased funding for specialized nurses, affordable healthcare, and safeguarding voting rights, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation to move Georgia forward.