Resignation of Marcus Wiedower and Upcoming Special Election
Marcus Wiedower, first sworn into office in 2019, has announced his resignation from the Georgia General Assembly to focus on his role at Hillpointe, a real estate development firm.
His resignation triggers a special election in December for House District 121. Currently, Democrat Eric Gisler is running for the House seat in 2026 and may also choose to run in the special election.
This is not the first instance of a State Representative for Oconee resigning and triggering a special election. In 2017, special elections were held after Rep. Chuck Williams and Regina Quick left their offices.
Special elections were held to fill the seats of Rep. Chuck Williams and Regina Quick in 2017.
- Rep. Chuck Williams left to become director of the Georgia Forestry Commission.
- Regina Quick accepted a nomination to serve as Superior Court judge for the Western Judicial Circuit.
In 2017, Democrats Jonathan Wallace and Deborah Gonzalez won both House seats representing Oconee County.
Author's summary: Wiedower resigns, special election set for December.
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