Marcus Wiedower Explained

Marcus Wiedower
Office:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Predecessor:Jonathan Wallace
Constituency:119th District (2019–2023)
121st District (2023–Present)
Birth Name:Marcus Andrew Wiedower
Birth Date:8 October 1975
Alma Mater:University of Georgia
Party:Republican
Occupation:Businessman, real estate agent, politician
Spouse:Kelly Wiedower
Children:3
Residence:Watkinsville, Georgia, U.S.

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.

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.

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]

In 2016, Wiedower campaigned for a seat as County Commissioner of Oconee County, Georgia. Wiedower was defeated by Chuck Horton.[2] [3]

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.[4] 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.[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

Wiedower's wife is Kelly Wiedower. They have three children. Wiedower and his family live in Watkinsville, Georgia.[7]

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local builder seeks Daniell's vacant seat . oconeeenterprise.com . Blake . Giles . March 9, 2016 . April 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: Horton defeats Wiedower in runoff . oconeeenterprise.com . December 6, 2016 . April 21, 2021.
  3. Web site: Horton tops Wiedower for Oconee County commission seat . onlineathens.com . December 6, 2016 . April 21, 2021.
  4. Web site: GA State House 119 . ourcampaigns.com . November 6, 2018 . April 21, 2021.
  5. Web site: GA State House 119 . ourcampaigns.com . November 3, 2020 . April 21, 2021.
  6. Web site: Representative Marcus Wiedower . legis.ga.gov . April 21, 2021.
  7. Web site: Marcus Wiedower's Biography . . April 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: Athens Rep. Marcus Wiedower runs for second term for District 119 after recovering from COVID-19 . redandblack.com . Henry . Queen . October 30, 2020 . April 21, 2021.