Klingon chancellor Kesh (minor spoilers for Forged in Fire)

[JD]

Depends on the kind of rock.

 

[foravalon]

For what it's worth I've got the ebook for in the Name of Honor, and I couldn't find any mention of the Chancellor being elected, but that are numerous references to the Councilors being elected. I haven't gotten to read the book yet but I love that "find" function.