Georgia State House District 82
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karen Mathiak Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Anthony DicksonDemocraticKaren MathiakRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
Anthony Dickson 37.1Karen Mathiak 63.0
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Karen Mathiak (Republican) won by 25.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DicksonRight column: Mathiak
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Anthony DicksonDemocratic
- Karen MathiakIncumbentRepublican
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division
Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 33,335
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon(incumbent) Republican 20,98463.0% DemocraticAnthony Dickson Democratic 12,35137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,654
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,60981.8% RepublicanJenine Milum Republican 5,04518.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,436
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,436100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,015
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,015100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,185
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,185100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,628
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,628100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,779
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary M. OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,779100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,687
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticScott HolcombWon Democratic 9,687100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,931
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin LevitasWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,931100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,298
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin LevitasWon Democratic 7,55052.8% RepublicanSteve Schultz Republican 6,74847.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,726
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul JenningsWon Republican 9,93150.3% DemocraticKevin Levitas Democratic 9,79549.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,455
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGail BucknerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,93482.0% LibertarianMark Mosley Libertarian 1,52118.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,891
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike CoanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,891100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,748
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike CoanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,69970.5% DemocraticCarol Plunkett Democratic 4,04929.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,952
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike CoanWon Republican 14,28784.3% LibertarianJohn L. Houman Libertarian 2,66515.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,418
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVinson WallWon(incumbent) Republican 8,418100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,915
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVinson WallWon Republican 8,58357.5% DemocraticCarol Plunkett Democratic 6,33242.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,533
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward D. Ricketson Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,533100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,322
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward D. Ricketson Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,322100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,564
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward D. Ricketson Jr.Won Democratic 5,564100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,911
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen Barron RossWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,911100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,469
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen Barron RossWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,469100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,773
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn GodbeeWon Democratic 3,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,561
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. Nessmith Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,561100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,028
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. Nessmith Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,028100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,004
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. Nessmith Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,004100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,146
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob BeckhamWon Republican 3,60658.7% DemocraticDonald E. Cheeks(incumbent) Democratic 2,54041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,592
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDekle ConeyWon Democratic 7,90354.2% RepublicanMike Caldwell Republican 6,68945.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,962
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 82, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarr DodsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,962100.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State House District 82, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/82. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON) (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ga/sldl:82
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026