North Carolina Republican Senate nominee?
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MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Lieutenant Governor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age57 years old (Aug 18, 1968)
GenderMale
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LocationNorth Carolina
BackgroundPolitician
EducationNorth Carolina A&T State University (attended)
Notable personal detailsMark Keith Robinson is an American politician who served as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina from 2021 to 2025. He rose to prominence in 2018 after a pro-gun rights speech at the Greensboro City Council went viral. He attended North Carolina A&T State University and later took history classes at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has worked in furniture manufacturing. He is married to Yolanda Dechelle Hill Robinson.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes for individuals and businesses, reducing regulatory burdens, and pursuing government efficiency to put more money back into North Carolinians' pockets. Advocates trimming regulations that hinder businesses and prioritizing lower taxes as part of his economic plan.
Healthcare
Mark Robinson opposes Medicaid expansion in North Carolina and has called for full repeal of the Affordable Care Act, stating federal involvement in health care should be removed. His campaign issues page emphasizes veterans’ care and “healthcare close to home” but does not endorse expansion or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement and cooperation with federal immigration authorities, opposes sanctuary policies, and has advocated deportation in some public remarks. Has promoted anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric in public statements and social media posts.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has repeatedly stated he opposes abortion in nearly all circumstances and has said he would work to outlaw or progressively ban abortion; more recently he has publicly softened language and endorsed limits with exceptions (rape, incest, life of the mother) but his prior statements endorse near-total bans.
Climate & Energy
Rejects mainstream climate science and characterizes climate change as "junk science," opposes climate-focused regulation and activists, and supports continued fossil fuel development while endorsing nuclear power as an energy option.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate consistently defends expansive Second Amendment rights, opposes new gun-registration and gun-control measures, and supports policies such as constitutional carry and repeal of purchase-permit requirements. He has publicly said he owns AR-15 style rifles for resisting government overreach and has received high ratings and endorsements from major pro-gun organizations.
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