Mark Robeson
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Mark Robeson (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Robeson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mark Robeson was born in Asheville, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in 1993. Robeson's career experience includes working in financial services.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 39
Incumbent DeAndrea Salvador defeated Mark Robeson in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | DeAndrea Salvador (D) | 63.9 | 47,284 |
 | Mark Robeson (R)  | 36.1 | 26,760 | |
| Total votes: 74,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent DeAndrea Salvador advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mark Robeson advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 39.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mark Robeson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Robeson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Mark has spent the last 25 years working in the banking and financial services industry for both local and global investment banks such as First Union, Wachovia and Deutsche Bank. As a Republican he knows how important it is to have a government that works for businesses and citizens rather than the other way around. Mark is an Eagle Scout and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. While at The Citadel he was in Alpha Company and a member of the Summerall Guards. He has also been very active in the non-profit sector working with the Charlotte Rescue Mission, Habitat for Humanity and Hope International; all charities that help those who are financially challenged to help themselves. As a Christian, one of Mark’s favorite sayings is “It’s not the government’s job to care for those in need, it’s my job.” Mark has had the unique opportunity of traveling to many developing nations to help low-income families with micro-finance lending, a way of helping them with a hand-up and dignity rather than a hand-out. Mark loves spending time with his wife, Jenny (Hall) Robeson and two sons, Andrew, and Matthew. Mark is active in F3 (Fitness, Fellowship and Faith) and enjoys biking, skiing, golf, hiking and most anything outside. Mark has run 2 marathons and numerous half marathons. Helping the men of the Charlotte Rescue Mission through F3’s peer led workouts is one of the things Mark enjoys in giving back to his community.
- WE must address the spiraling violent crime rate. Charlotte is the 6th worst city in the United States for human trafficking and that needs to end now. We need to Empower Police while hiring the best of the best in law enforcement.
- WE must address the Education gap in North Carolina as well as bringing our educators back to teaching rather than preaching. The vast majority of new jobs require more than a high school diploma—something that less than half of North Carolinians ages 25-44 currently have.
- WE must send legislators to Raleigh who represent the people of their districts rather than their own political agendas and passions. Over 20% of North Carolina's annual tax revenue comes from Mecklenburg County, just one of 100 counties. Yet we are not seeing much of that return to our county in the state budget. We NEED actual representation in the state capitol.
Crime
Education
Budget parity
Energy Independence
Checks and Balances in government
Ronald Reagan. He spoke at my graduation from The Citadel in 1993 and gave me my diploma. I admire the incredible achievements during his 8 years as President but truly it was his unbridled optimism and the way he made us as Americans believe in ourselves again that is the example I wish to follow more than anything else.
The Bible expounds on my personal philosophy as well as the belief that our nation was founded on Judeo Christian values and therefore is my political philosophy. In a larger sense, our Declaration of Independence is the document that explains that government is of, for and by the people and that its only job is to protect the rights that God ALREADY granted to us and so we can exercise freewill according to the Bible.
Honor, Duty, Respect
Honesty in all affairs and empathy for those who need help. Loving everyone as God's children and getting work done that benefits all the people of North Carolina. High level of efficiency and staying on topic and getting things done. Prioritizing matters. Ability to find common ground with everyone no matter background or political persuasion. Infectious enthusiasm.
Understanding the job description explicitly and carrying it out with honesty and in the best interest of the people that legislator represents.
Roxanne by The Police
Ideally where there is not only mutual respect but also an obsessive observance of the checks and balances system of our government. Neither has more power than the other. Despotism is the default form of government throughout the centuries and therefore we have to stay forever vigilant to make sure that doesn't happen.
Dealing with overwhelming population growth. We are such an amazing state that everyone wants to live here! We must have an education system that addresses all North Carolinians and give parents the power over what their children learn rather than bureaucrats. We have to remember that government is in place to serve the people, not the other way around. As the population explodes we need legislators who have business acumen so that more businesses will move here-and stay here- with great jobs for our citizens.
I don't like that form of government because of a lack of checks/balances, but I am sure things get done faster than in a bicameral state legislature.
No. Citizen legislators are the key to our constitutional republic.
It's imperative. Relationships are what energize out of the box thinking and creativity so that legislation can be written to ensure better lives for all. Getting along with each other and loving our neighbors is the key to success (and happiness).
Following the NC Constitution and having it done by the General Assembly.
Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Public Safety
Yes. Up until the point where you are compromising your moral principles- that is where it stops.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 12, 2022
Current members of the North Carolina State Senate
Leadership
Minority Leader:Sydney Batch
Senators
District 1
Robert Hanig (R)
District 2
Norman Sanderson (R)
District 3
Bob Brinson (R)
District 4
Eldon Newton (R)
District 5
Kandie Smith (D)
District 6
Michael Lazzara (R)
District 7
Michael Lee (R)
District 8
William Rabon (R)
District 9
Brent Jackson (R)
District 10
Benton Sawrey (R)
District 11
Lisa Barnes (R)
District 12
Jim Burgin (R)
District 13
Lisa Grafstein (D)
District 14
Dan Blue (D)
District 15
Jay Chaudhuri (D)
District 16
Gale Adcock (D)
District 17
Sydney Batch (D)
District 18
Terence Everitt (D)
District 19
Val Applewhite (D)
District 20
Natalie Murdock (D)
District 21
Tom McInnis (R)
District 22
Sophia Chitlik (D)
District 23
Graig Meyer (D)
District 24
Danny Britt (R)
District 25
Amy Galey (R)
District 26
Phil Berger (R)
District 27
Michael Garrett (D)
District 28
Gladys Robinson (D)
District 29
Dave Craven (R)
District 30
Steven Jarvis (R)
District 31
Dana Jones (R)
District 32
Paul Lowe (D)
District 33
Carl Ford (R)
District 34
Chris Measmer (R)
District 35
Todd Johnson (R)
District 36
Eddie Settle (R)
District 37
Vickie Sawyer (R)
District 38
Mujtaba Mohammed (D)
District 39
District 40
Joyce Waddell (D)
District 41
Caleb Theodros (D)
District 42
Woodson Bradley (D)
District 43
Brad Overcash (R)
District 44
Ted Alexander (R)
District 45
Mark Hollo (R)
District 46
Warren Daniel (R)
District 47
Ralph Hise (R)
District 48
Timothy Moffitt (R)
District 49
Julie Mayfield (D)
District 50
Kevin Corbin (R)
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