Career
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Finnmark in 1977, and was re-elected on one occasion. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the terms 1969–1973 and 1973–1977. During the latter term he served as a regular representative meanwhile Annemarie Lorentzen was appointed to the second cabinet Bratteli and the cabinet Nordli.
From 1967 to 1973 he was the district secretary of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions.