GREENSBORO, N.C. — Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson says he's gearing up to run for North Carolina Governor in 2024.
No official announcement has been made, but his team is preparing to run in 2024.
"We've been gearing up for a number of months and the possibility is great that we are going to take that next step," Robinson told WFMY News 2 at a Burlington appearance Wednesday.
He is an Army Veteran and later became a Greensboro businessman.
He is known for his strong political stances.
Back in 2018, his message on defending the second amendment went viral at a Greensboro City Council meeting.
"What I want to know is when are you all going to start standing up for the majority? And here's who the majority is, I'm the majority. I'm a law-abiding citizen who's never shot anybody," Robinson said in part.
Elected back in 2020 that was his first time in any elected office.
Robinson is currently the highest-ranking Republican in the state.
So far, Robinson and Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein are the only two seeking to replace current Governor Roy Cooper, who is finishing up his second term.
If Robinson officially runs and wins, he will make history again as the first Black Governor in North Carolina.
Stick with WFMY News 2 for more on Robinson's announcement and other candidates considering a bid.