Berry glad she's not only Republican left

Republican Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry said voters had enough confidence in her to give her a third term despite a sweeping Democratic tide.

"I was very grateful that the citizens had confidence in what we were doing in the labor department and were gracious enough to allow me to serve a third term," Berry said.

Berry's win over Democratic challenger Mary Fant Donnan was by a slim margin. Berry said that is likely due to a large number of voters who voted straight Democrat.

"The message I tried to put out there is I have the experience to do this job. Worker safety and health care have always been my top priority," Berry said.

Berry and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be the only Republicans on the council of state. Berry said she's thankful Troxler is still on since she'll have enough support to have her ideas debated.