Mark Robinson (American politician)

Mark Keith Robinson (born August 8, 1968) is an American politician. He was the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina from 2021 to 2025.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party. He is the first African-American to hold the office. He is known for his controversial views on transgender people, denying the holocaust, former President Barack Obama and Muslims.[2] He unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2024, losing to Josh Stein.

Mark Robinson
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35th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
In office
January 9, 2021 – January 1, 2025
GovernorRoy Cooper
Preceded byDan Forest
Succeeded byRachel Hunt
Personal details
Born
Mark Keith Robinson

8 August 1968 (aged 57)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Yolanda Hill
Children2
EducationNorth Carolina A&T State University
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1985–1989
UnitUnited States Army Reserve

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References

  1. "North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony". WXII 12. Hearst Television Inc. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. Colin Campbell (October 10, 2020). "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. candidate's posts draw criticism". News & Observer.