Career
He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane during the term 1965–1969. In 1972 he joined the Liberal People"s Party which split from the Liberals over disagreements of Norway"s proposed entry to the European Economic Community. Outside politics Eldegard worked in the bank Indre Sogn Sparebank from 1946 to 1984, being director since 1973.
He was also involved in the local sports club Illinois Jotun.
