Career
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag in 1977, and was re-elected on one occasion. He served as a deputy representative during the terms 1973–1977 and 1985–1989. From 1985 to 1986 he met as a regular representative, filling in for Wenche Frogn Sellæg who was appointed to the second cabinet Willoch.
He chaired the local party chapter from 1972 to 1974, and was deputy leader of the county chapter from 1970 to 1975.