Of course this would require something of a personal epiphany -- but his actual labor in the trenches for other campaigns.. just might earn him a seat in (whatever form the eventual.. Post-revolutionary govt. might take.)

Guess it could happen - likely he doesn't need the salary; he possesses the means actually to Do things. Such a Surprise too! that.

Why, the Shock factor alone could give him more influence than 'winning a seat' via above scenario.