Former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson Files for Bankruptcy

Former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson and his wife, Yolanda Hill, have filed for federal bankruptcy protection, according to court records filed this month. The Republican politician and his spouse are seeking personal protection under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, a legal mechanism that allows wage-earning debtors to manage and pay off their obligations over several years while protecting certain assets from foreclosure.

In a November filing, the couple reported having just $766.98 in the bank while facing nearly $800,000 in total debts, which includes tens of thousands of dollars in credit card balances. Their stated assets include over half a million dollars in property, primarily centered around their Colfax home valued at approximately $437,000. Additionally, they listed two 2021 vehicles—a Cadillac Escalade and a Chevy Silverado—alongside household items, electronics, a gun collection, and golf equipment.

The liabilities detailed in the court documents include roughly $120,000 in credit card debt, about $94,000 in other obligations, and approximately $100,000 tied to collection accounts. Furthermore, the filings note a disputed potential debt involving Louis Love Money, a Greensboro-area musician. Robinson previously sued Money for defamation during his 2024 gubernatorial campaign before dropping the litigation, prompting Money to file a pending lawsuit seeking to recover legal defense costs.

This latest legal action marks the third time the couple has pursued bankruptcy protection, having previously filed in 1999 and 2003. Past bankruptcy cases were ultimately dismissed after trustees reported failures to make required payments or complete necessary paperwork. Robinson served as North Carolina's lieutenant governor from 2021 to 2025 and lost his 2024 gubernatorial bid to Democrat Josh Stein following a high-profile campaign marked by controversies and financial scrutiny.

The family's broader financial troubles also extend to Hill's former nonprofit organization, Balanced Nutrition. The group, which assisted childcare centers in securing federal funding for low-income children's meals, was investigated by the state in 2024 for allegedly over-reporting billing amounts. Following the closure of the nonprofit, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ordered the organization to repay more than $100,000 in misspent funds, sending the unpaid balance to a collection agency.

Robinson has since shifted his professional focus to digital media, currently hosting the video podcast "Mark Robinson Unscripted" for Real Truth Media. Representatives for Robinson and Hill declined to comment on the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, which continue to unfold as the former official navigates his post-political career.