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Cherie K. Berry
Cherie K. Berry (Republican Party) was the North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. She assumed office on January 6, 2001. She left office on January 1, 2021.
Berry (Republican Party) ran for re-election for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. She won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Berry was the state's first female labor commissioner.[1] On April 2, 2019, Berry announced that she would not seek re-election in 2020.[2]
Biography
Berry, a native of Catawba County, is the previous owner of LGM Ltd., which produced spark plug wires for the automobile industry. She served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1993-2000, when she was elected as state labor commissioner.[1]
Political career
Labor Commissioner (2001-2021)
Berry served as North Carolina Commissioner of Labor from 2001 to 2021.[1] She did not seek re-election in 2020.
State House of Representatives (1993–2000)
Berry was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000.[1]
Elections
2020
Cherie K. Berry did not seek re-election in 2020.
2016
Berry ran for a fifth term as labor commissioner. She was unopposed for the Republican nomination. She competed in the November general election with Charles Meeker (D), who won the March 15 Democratic primary election.[3]
Incumbent Cherie Berry defeated Charles Meeker in the North Carolina labor commissioner election.
| North Carolina Labor Commissioner, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Cherie Berry Incumbent |
55.29% | 2,479,451 | |
| Democratic | Charles Meeker | 44.71% | 2,005,037 | |
| Total Votes | 4,484,488 | |||
| Source: ABC11 | ||||
2014
Berry was a potential 2014 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, but announced on May 29, 2013 that she would not seek the seat.[4][5]
2012
Berry won re-election in 2012. She was unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary. John C. Brooks, Marlowe Foster and Ty Richardson sought the Democratic nomination. Since no candidate won 40% of the vote, the top two vote getters, Brooks and Foster, went to a runoff on July 17, which Brooks won.[6] Berry defeated Brooks in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| North Carolina Commissioner of Labor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John C. Brooks | 46.7% | 2,019,266 | |
| Republican | Cherie Berry Incumbent |
53.3% | 2,300,500 | |
| Total Votes | 4,319,766 | |||
| Election results via NC State Board of Elections | ||||
2008
Berry won re-election in the November 2008 election, defeating Democratic candidate Mary Fant Donnan.[7]
| North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Cherie Berry Incumbent |
50.6% | 2,065,095 | |
| Democratic | Mary Fant Donnan | 49.4% | 2,015,442 | |
| Total Votes | 4,080,537 | |||
| Election results via North Carolina Board of Elections | ||||
2004
Berry won re-election in the November 2004 election, defeating Democratic candidate Wayne Goodwin.[8]
| North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Cherie Berry Incumbent |
52.1% | 1,723,004 | |
| Democratic | Wayne Goodwin | 47.9% | 1,584,488 | |
| Total Votes | 3,307,492 | |||
| Election results via North Carolina Board of Elections | ||||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Cherie Killian Berry won election to the office of North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. She defeated Doug Berger (D) in the general election.
| North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Cherie Killian Berry |
50.1% | 1,379,417 | |
| Democratic | Doug Berger | 49.9% | 1,372,165 | |
| Total Votes | 2,751,582 | |||
| Election results via North Carolina State Board of Elections. | ||||
Campaign themes
2016
Berry had highlighted her record in office as qualifications for re-election:
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Her distinctive name and photo on elevator Operation Certifications have made Cherie Berry one of North Carolina’s most recognized elected officials, and earned her the nickname “The Elevator Lady” – an unofficial title she readily embraces. Cherie’s popularity on college campuses has inspired a range of creative tributes, from Halloween costumes to humorous songs. Aside from keeping elevators safe, for nearly 15 years, Cherie has been working hard to promote the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce. When first taking office, North Carolina was not even in the Top Ten safest states to work. Today, having achieved the lowest injury and illness rate in state history, our workforce is safer than ever before. A lifelong advocate of sustainable economic growth, her focus on creating successful partnerships with businesses, associations and workers is helping grow existing businesses and bring new jobs to our state. As commissioner, she helped lower worker’s compensation costs and continues standing steadfast against the special interests seeking redundant, job-killing regulations.[9][10] |
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 North Carolina Department of Labor, "Commissioner's office," accessed September 15, 2012
- ↑ WWAY3, "CHERIE BERRY, THE ‘ELEVATOR LADY,’ WON’T SEEK RE-ELECTION," April 2, 2019
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing by Election," accessed March 12, 2016
- ↑ WRAL "Berry won't run for US Senate against Hagan," accessed May 31, 2013
- ↑ Southern Political Report, "North Carolina: GOPers Circling Around Hagan," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ Charlotte Observer, "Dem primary for NC labor secretary goes to runoff," May 9, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "November 2008 General Election Results," accessed March 19, 2011
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "November 2004 General Election Results," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Cherie Berry for North Carolina Labor Commissioner, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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North Carolina Commissioner of Labor 2001–2021 |
Succeeded by Josh Dobson (R) |
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North Carolina House of Representatives 1993–2000 |
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