Mark Robinson (American politician)
Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina since 2021
Mark Keith Robinson (born August 8, 1968) is an American politician. He is the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina since 2021.[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]
Mark Robinson | |
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| 35th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2021 | |
| Governor | Roy Cooper |
| Preceded by | Dan Forest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Keith Robinson August 8, 1968 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 |
References change
- ↑ "North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony". WXII 12. Hearst Television Inc. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ↑ Colin Campbell (October 10, 2020). "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. candidate's posts draw criticism". News & Observer.
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