Senator

A senator is an official elected to represent a planet or system in the Galactic Senate or other galactic legislation. 
== Powers ==
The powers of a senator were all equal in the Senate, but their influence on their homeworld's politics and governance varied. Naboo's senator, for example, merely represented them in the Senate but did not govern much on the planet. However, on Alderaan, the senator was also a member of the royal family.
=== Republic Senate ===
In the Galactic Republic's Senate, the many senators each represented their homeworld or system. They would debate about galactic issues and subjects, representing their people and how it may affect them. Towards the end of the Republic, many corporations also gained the right to representation due to their influence.
=== Imperial Senate ===
At the beginning of the Galactic Empire, Palpatine kept the senators so that he would be able to control the galaxy easily. However, as time went on, the powers of the senators and the Imperial Senate as a whole was slowly delegated to regional governors.
=== New Republic ===
It isn't known what the powers of senators were in the New Republic, but it is likely that they were similar to that of the Galactic Republic.
== Appearances ==
* Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (First identified)
* Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
* Star Wars; Revenge of the Sith
* Star Wars: A New Hope (First appearance)
* Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Category:Political positions