{"biography":"Mike Robinson is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 95 in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The race pits him against incumbent Republican Todd Carver, who won re\u2011election in 2024.\n\nRobinson was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Elon University in 1980 and later completed a graduate degree through Charter Oak State College in 2019\u202f[6]. He also holds a master\u2019s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of North Carolina\u2011Greensboro, reflecting a broader academic focus on social justice\u202f[20].\n\nProfessionally, Robinson has worked as a business consultant, providing strategic advice to private\u2011sector clients\u202f[6]. In addition to his consulting work, he serves as Program Director for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCCJ) in the Piedmont Triad, where he designs and facilitates workshops on identity, intersectionality, and inclusive practices for schools, workplaces, and community organizations\u202f[20]. He founded \u201cShifting Lenses,\u201d a workshop series that brings together diverse participants to discuss divisive issues and develop communication skills\u202f[20]. Robinson also volunteers on Governor Roy Cooper\u2019s Task Force for Addressing Racial Inequities in Criminal Justice and sits on the board of the Piedmont Interfaith Council\u202f[20].\n\nRobinson\u2019s campaign emphasizes community engagement and equity, drawing on his experience leading workshops and developing inclusive programs. While specific policy positions for the 2026 race have not been detailed in the available sources, his professional background suggests a focus on education, civil rights, and economic development for the district\u202f[20][6].\n\nRobinson advanced to the general election without a contested Democratic primary, as the March 3, 2026 primary was canceled\u202f[6]. He previously ran for the same seat in 2024, receiving 35.5% of the vote against Carver\u202f[6].\n\n## Sources\n- [6] [Mike Robinson (North Carolina state legislative candidate) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mike_Robinson_(North_Carolina_state_legislative_candidate))\n- [16] [VOTE for Michael Robinson (@Robinson4StateRep)](https://www.facebook.com/Robinson4StateRep/)\n- [20] [Michael Robinson | North Carolina Advocates for Justice](https://www.ncaj.com/people/michael-robinson)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_095","county":"cabarrus","county_count":6,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 095"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael James Robinson","lastname":"Robinson","middlename":"James","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_095","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 095","county":"cabarrus","county_count":6,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"state_house_095","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 095","county":"cabarrus","county_count":6,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Mike Robinson is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 95 in the 2026 election, with a background in business consulting and community\u2011focused program leadership.","terms":[],"token":"a97422fb7f6d41cf"}