he was elected the 33rd lieutenant governor on the democratic ticket and served from 1933 until 1937. the position of lieutenant governor was dramatically altered during his term. previously, the position received only a token salary, only required active work during legislative sessions, which amounted to sixty days every two years. the position was granted significantly more power after the passage of the 1932 executive reorganization act when the position was made head of the state's agricultural department and assigning him other administrative duties. the change put a large number of patronage jobs under his control.