Career
He has a bachelor"s degree in law and economics. He was the leader of the Youth of the Christian People"s Party, the youth wing of the Christian Democratic Party, 2007-2010. He had previously been deputy leader since 2005.
He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder during the term 2005–2009.
He was elected a representative from Aust-Agder for the period 2009–2013.