Jaresh-Inyo, a Federation politican
A politician is a person skilled or involved in politics and administration of government. They generally hold a political office or are running for a political office.
Future Federation President Jaresh-Inyo became a politician in the 2300s.(DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")
When a crowd gathered with the return of Li Nalas to Bajor in 2370, Minister Jaro Essa remarked that as a politician he could not resist the opportunity to address the crowd himself. (DS9: "The Homecoming")
Kotan Pa'Dar was considered a prominent politician on Cardassia in 2370.(DS9: "Cardassians")
Bajoran First Minister Shakaar Edon remarked to Odo in 2372 that "You know, I've been a soldier, and I've been a politician. And I have to say I'm beginning to think that... being a soldier was easier." (DS9: "Crossfire")
When the Bajoran D'jarra caste system was briefly reintroduced later that year Kira Nerys remarked that "Artists have become soldiers, priests have become merchants, and farmers have become politicians." (DS9: "Accession")
When Worf was offered the post of Federation Ambassador to Qo'nos in 2375, he noted that he was not a diplomat. Chancellor Martok replied, "and I am not a politician, but sometimes fate plays cruel tricks on us, Worf." (DS9: "What You Leave Behind")
Politicians
See: List of government officials