Also during this time he served in the state house from 1925 to 1929 as a Republican from Multnomah County. Beginning with 1929 legislature he served in the state senate for two sessions.
Concurrently, he held office in the state house from 1925 to 1929 as a Republican representative from Multnomah County. Starting in 1929 legislature, he served in the state senate for two consecutive sessions.