This is interesting to hear since we just published an article in the Drachenwald Kingdom newsletter (well, are in the processing of publishing it as it's in the August issue) by a former East Kingdom seneschal (now lives here) about how it's more the comments about the candidates than the actual number of votes that count.

The article was written in response to stories of some sour grapes. Apparently, some folks are spreading stories that a certain peer was elevated only because of who she knows, not that she deserves it, etc. Here in Drachenwald, a lot of people don't know how the system works, to be honest. People still may gossip, but at least they'll know there is a system!