Mark Robinson (American politician)

Mark Robinson
35th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
In office January 9, 2021 – January 1, 2025
Governor	Roy Cooper
Preceded by	Dan Forest
Succeeded by	Rachel Hunt
Personal details
Born	Mark Keith Robinson (1968-08-08) August 8, 1968 (age 56) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Yolanda Hill
Children	2
Education	North Carolina A&T State University University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1985–1989
Unit	United States Army Reserve

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.

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.