Marcus Andrew Wiedower (born October 8, 1975) is an American businessman, real estate agent, and politician from Georgia. Wiedower is a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 119.

Early life

In 1976, Wiedower was born in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

Education

In 1999, Wiedower earned a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Georgia, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.[2]

Career

Wiedower is a former President of companies in the construction industry. Wiedower is a former owner of Blueprint Builders, a building contractor in Georgia. Wiedower is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty in Georgia.[1][3][2]

In 2016, Wiedower campaigned for a seat as County Commissioner of Oconee County, Georgia. Wiedower was defeated by Chuck Horton.[4][5]

On November 6, 2018, Wiedower won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 119. Wiedower defeated Jonathan Wallace with 52.78% of the votes.[6] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Wiedower won the election and continued serving District 119. Wiedower defeated Jonathan Wallace with 54.85% of the votes.[7][3][2]

Personal life

Wiedower's wife is Kelly Wiedower. They have three children. Wiedower and his family live in Watkinsville, Georgia.[2]

In July 2020, Wiedower was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia and he has recovered.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Giles, Blake (March 9, 2016). "Local builder seeks Daniell's vacant seat". oconeeenterprise.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Marcus Wiedower's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Representative Marcus Wiedower". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Horton defeats Wiedower in runoff". oconeeenterprise.com. December 6, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Horton tops Wiedower for Oconee County commission seat". onlineathens.com. December 6, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 119". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA State House 119". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Queen, Henry (October 30, 2020). "Athens Rep. Marcus Wiedower runs for second term for District 119 after recovering from COVID-19". redandblack.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 119th district
2019–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 121st district
2023–Present 		Incumbent
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