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.
At the same time as his other duties, he was also a member of the state house from 1925 to 1929, representing Multnomah County as a Republican. He later continued to serve in the state senate for two consecutive legislative terms starting in 1929.