From 1909 to 1923, he served as Secretary to Representative J. Campbell Cantrill. He served as delegate to many consecutive Democratic State conventions starting in 1904. He served as chairman of the Democratic State campaign committee in 1923.
From 1909 to 1923, he played a significant role as an aide to Representative J. Campbell Cantrill. He participated in multiple consecutive Democratic State gatherings starting in 1904 and later took on a leadership position within the party by chairing the campaign committee in 1923.