Oconee County Businessman Wiedower Announces Candidacy For 119th House District

Marcus Wiedower, 1081 Princeton Lane, just outside Watkinsville, announced Thursday morning that he is a candidate for the 119th House District, consisting of Oconee and Clarke counties.

Wiedower joins Tom Lord, who announced on Monday that he will seek to replace Chuck Williams. Williams has been appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal as director of the state Forestry Commission.

Wiedower, who is a local business owner, said in his announcement that he “plans to bring a fresh perspective while standing firm on conservative values” and pledged not to raise taxes if elected.

Williams submitted his resignation on Monday after the announcement of his appointment to the Forestry Commission directorship.

Four days earlier Regina Quick submitted her resignation as representative of the 117th House District, which also includes parts of Oconee County.

Gov. Deal has 30 days after a vacancy to call for a special election. As of the end of the day Thursday, he has not done so.

The next scheduled feasible date for a special election is Nov. 7.

For more on the story, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Marcus Wiedower.