State House District 82 in Georgia State House District 82, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Karen I Mathiak — Incumbent State House Representative, Occupation: Chiropractor in Griffin, GA

  Karen Mathiak is an incumbent Georgia State Representative for District 82, a chiropractor by profession, sworn into office on January 9, 2017. She serves as Chairman of the State Planning & Community Affairs Committee, Vice-Chairman of an Appropriations Subcommittee, and Secretary of the Health Committee. Her policy priorities include ensuring law enforcement has the necessary tools for community safety, protecting Second Amendment rights, and promoting fiscal responsibility, having notably passed the first income tax reduction in Georgia since 1934. Representative Mathiak is a candidate for re-election in the 2026 Georgia Primary Election.

• Anthony Dickson — Director in GA

  Anthony Dickson is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 82, with the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. Born in Griffin, Georgia, he earned a bachelor's degree from Mercer University and a graduate degree from Strayer University. His professional background includes experience as a director and educator. Dickson is running to advocate for women's reproductive rights, expand Medicaid access, and increase the state minimum wage to reflect the actual cost of living. He aims to bring leadership, transparency, and a community focus to the legislature.

• William Howard Harris — Small business owner, compliance specialist in GA

  William Harris is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 82 in the primary on May 19, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he earned a B.B.A. from Georgia College & State University in 2010. His career experience includes working as a small business owner, a compliance specialist, and organizing worker-owned businesses. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary.