Difference between revisions of "Mark Robinson"
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|succeeding = [[Dan Forest]] | |succeeding = [[Dan Forest]] | ||
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|birth_name = Mark Keith Robinson | |birth_name = Mark Keith Robinson | ||
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| + | '''Mark Keith Robinson''' (born August 8, 1968) is the [[Republican]] nominee for governor in 2024 who has served as its 35th lieutenant governor since 2021. He is the first African-American to hold his current office, after defeating Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial election. | ||
| − | + | Robinson is a blunt-speaking former factory worker, who became active in politics after pro-[[Second Amendment]] comments he made as an ordinary [[American]] at his hometown city council meeting went viral in 2018. | |
| + | Robinson is hated by liberals and mainstream media due to being a black [[conservative]], which threatens [[Dem]]s' political strategy of obtaining 95% of blacks' votes despite imposing policies harmful the black community. | ||
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| + | Robinson is a [[social conservative]], which includes his opposition to [[same-sex marriage]]. | ||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[https://x.com/markrobinsonNC/status/1765209049652400235?s=20 Robinson's X account] | ||
{{Conservatism}} | {{Conservatism}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:37, September 21, 2025
Mark Keith Robinson (born August 8, 1968) is the Republican nominee for governor in 2024 who has served as its 35th lieutenant governor since 2021. He is the first African-American to hold his current office, after defeating Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial election.
| Mark Robinson | |
35nd Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
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| Taking office January 9, 2021 - January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Dan Forest |
| Born | August 8, 1968 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Yolanda Hill |
| Children | 2 |
Military Service
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–1989 |
Robinson is a blunt-speaking former factory worker, who became active in politics after pro-Second Amendment comments he made as an ordinary American at his hometown city council meeting went viral in 2018.
Robinson is hated by liberals and mainstream media due to being a black conservative, which threatens Dems' political strategy of obtaining 95% of blacks' votes despite imposing policies harmful the black community.
Robinson is a social conservative, which includes his opposition to same-sex marriage.