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
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