North Carolina voters have elected Mark Robinson to serve as the state's first Black Lieutenant Governor, according to the Associated Press. Robinson, a Republican political newcomer, defeated Yvonne Holley, a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Robinson, a self-described conservative Republican, grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. Throughout his life, he has worked in manufacturing and owned a small business. Robinson has also served as a medical specialist in the Army Reserves as well as held a position on the National Rifle Association National Outreach Board.
As Lt. Governor, Robinson will support law enforcement and veterans, "fight for the life of the unborn," and defend the second amendment, according to his campaign website.
North Carolina also voted to re-elect Democratic incumbent Gov. Roy Cooper who narrowly defeated Republican challenger Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.
"To the people of North Carolina, thank you so much for electing me as your governor for another four years," Gov. Cooper said in his victory speech in Raleigh. "Serving in this office has been the honor of my life."
As of Wednesday morning, the presidential election was too close to call as mail-in ballots are still being counted across the country. North Carolina has until November 12 to count all mail-in votes received and postmarked by November 3.