Ashmin Ek was a senator representing Anthan Spire in the New Republic during 5 ABY, and identified as male. His service included participation in various councils and caucuses, such as the Committee for Imperial Reallocation. In that same year, Ashmin Ek accepted a bribe, structured as a trade agreement, from both the Black Sun and the Red Key Raiders. This bribe was intended to influence his vote against a resolution proposed by Chancellor Mon Mothma to deploy the New Republic Defense Force to Jakku in order to fight against the Galactic Empire. Alongside four other senators, specifically Dor Wieedo, Rethalow, Grelka Sorka, and Nim Tar, he initially voted against the resolution. Subsequently, Ashmin Ek, along with the other involved senators, reversed their initial votes. This change occurred after Han Solo and Sinjir Rath Velus led a team that exposed the illicit scheme. Sinjir, masquerading as an adviser to the Chancellor, also presented Ashmin and the other senators with offers of pardons and future political advantages. This strategy proved effective, and the New Republic subsequently dispatched its forces to Jakku, which then resulted in the Battle of Jakku.