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"The Nov. 6 edition of the News-Times editorializes \"Where are the Democrats?\" But it fails to mention the election results in Brookfield, where a Democrat was elected without having a clear mandate from voters. Bill Davidson, a Democrat, faced Bill Tinsley, a Republican, as well as Ernie Nepomuceno, the \"Best for Brookfield\" candidate. Both Tinsley and \"Ernie\" ran similar platforms, especially showing concern for limiting the budget to essentials and the effect which higher taxes had upon the retired, those living on fixed incomes and those without jobs or facing foreclosure on their homes. No doubt, Democrats voted for Davidson, while Republicans and Independents shared their votes between Tinsley and \"Ernie.\" Together, Tinsley and \"Ernie,\" with similar platforms, represented the majority of votes. A total of 4,500 votes were cast. The Democrat won 39 percent while losers Tinsley won 35 percent and \"Ernie\" won 26 percent. Together, Tinsley & \"Ernie\" garnered 61 percent of the total vote. As a result, the majority of voters won't be getting what they voted for. The minority now rules and will hopefully make adjustments to please the majority. Richard Zeitler BROOKFIELD"
<https://www.newstimes.com/opinion/article/Majority-didn-t-rule-in-Brookfield-election-212015.php>