Marcus Wiedower
Marcus Wiedower | |
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 Official headshot | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – October 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Eric Gisler |
| Constituency | 119th District (2019–2023) 121st District (2023–2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marcus Andrew Wiedower October 8, 1975 |
| 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 an American businessman, real estate agent, and politician from Georgia. Wiedower is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives for Districts 119 and 121.
Early life
[edit | edit source]In 1975, Wiedower was born in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
Education
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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]
Wiedower resigned from the Georgia House in October 2025 in order to pursue a business opportunity.[8]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Wiedower's wife is Kelly Wiedower. They have three children. Wiedower and his family live in Watkinsville, Georgia.[2]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official website
- Marcus Wiedower, Ballotpedia
- "U.S. Term Limits Praises Marcus Wiedower for Signing Its Pledge", U.S. Term limits, July 24, 2018)
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