Marcus Wiedower | |
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Member of the Georgia 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 October 8,1975 |
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 an American businessman,real estate agent,and politician from Georgia. Wiedower is a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 119.
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]
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'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]
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