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")
Upon hearing of Kira Nerys's connections in the Bajoran Provisional Government, Tahna Los remarked that he'd never realised Kira was such an accomplished politician. Kira, however, did not think of herself in that way. (DS9: "Past Prologue")
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")
During the subsequent coup attempt against the Bajoran Provisional Government, Commander Benjamin Sisko told Li Nalas that his status as Bajor's greatest war hero could give him leverage over General Krim. Sisko rhetorically asked whether Krim would "rather follow a politician, or Bajor's greatest war hero?" (DS9: "The Siege")
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")
In 2373, the Changeling impersonating Martok noted that Klingon Chancellor Gowron was a politician, too eager to compromise and too eager to talk. (DS9: "Apocalypse Rising")
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." (DS9: "What You Leave Behind")
Politicians
See: List of government officials