He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1969, and served as a deputy representative during the terms 1958–1961, 1961–1965, 1965–1969 and 1973–1977.

From 1965 to 1968 he met as a regular representative, replacing Per Borten who was Prime Minister.

He was the acting Minister of Fisheries from March to November 1968 during the cabinet Borten.

His political career ended with the position of County Governor of Sør-Trøndelag, which he held from 1974 to 1986.

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