he was the mayor of karasjok from 1956 to 1962. he represented the liberal party and was a deputy member of the parliament of norway from the constituency finnmark during the term 1958–1961. he was present in 76 days of parliamentary session. he was a ballot candidate from the constituency oslo in 1965. he chaired the trade union "norges lærerlag" from 1962 to 1968, having been a central board member since 1959. he became an honorary member in 1970 (when the organization had become "norsk lærerlag"). he was decorated with the king's medal of merit in gold in 1982.