Marcus Wiedower | |
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| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Wallace |
| Constituency | 119th District (2019–2023) 121st District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marcus Andrew Wiedower (1975-10-08)October 8, 1975 (age 49) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly Wiedower |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Watkinsville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Businessman, real estate agent, politician |
Marcus Andrew Wiedower (born October 8, 1975) is anAmerican businessman, real estate agent, and politician from Georgia. Wiedower is aRepublican member ofGeorgia House of Representatives for District 119.
In 1976, Wiedower was born inAtlanta, Georgia.[1]
In 1999, Wiedower earned a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture fromUniversity of Georgia, where he was a member ofTau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.[2]
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 ofOconee County, Georgia. Wiedower was defeated by Chuck Horton.[4][5]
On November 6, 2018, Wiedower won the election and became aRepublican member ofGeorgia House of Representatives for District 119. Wiedower defeatedJonathan 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 defeatedJonathan Wallace with 54.85% of the votes.[7][3][2]
Wiedower's wife is Kelly Wiedower. They have three children. Wiedower and his family live inWatkinsville, Georgia.[2]
In July 2020, Wiedower was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia and he has recovered.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 119th district 2019–2023 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 121st district 2023–Present | Incumbent |
