Ainlee Teem served as a senator for the Gran within the Galactic Senate, acting as the planet Malastare's representative throughout the concluding decades of the Galactic Republic. Following the Trade Federation's invasion of Naboo, Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum was removed from his office via a vote of no confidence. Teem, alongside Bail Antilles from Alderaan and Sheev Palpatine of Naboo, was put forward as a possible replacement for Valorum. Nevertheless, due to allegations of corruption that damaged his image, Teem's bid for the position was largely disregarded. In the end, Palpatine emerged victorious in the election.