Marcus Wiedower

Marcus Wiedower
Official headshot
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 14, 2019 – October 28, 2025
Preceded byJonathan Wallace
Succeeded byEric Gisler
Constituency119th District (2019–2023)
121st District (2023–2025)
Personal details
BornMarcus Andrew Wiedower
(1975-10-08) October 8, 1975 (age 51)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseKelly Wiedower
Children3
EducationUniversity of Georgia
OccupationBusinessman, 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

In 1975, 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.

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

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. 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.

Wiedower resigned from the Georgia House in October 2025 in order to pursue a business opportunity.

Personal life

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Giles, Blake (March 9, 2016). "Local builder seeks Daniell's vacant seat". Oconee Enterprise. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Marcus Wiedower's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Representative Marcus Wiedower". Georgia Legislature. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Horton defeats Wiedower in runoff". Oconee Enterprise. December 6, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Horton tops Wiedower for Oconee County commission seat". Online Athens. December 6, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  6. ↑ "GA State House 119". Our Campaigns. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  7. ↑ "GA State House 119". Our Campaigns. November 3, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Rep. Marcus Wiedower stepping down from office". FOX5 Atlanta. October 28, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.