In 1927, Korell, a Republican, won election to the United States House of Representatives, defeating Democrat Elton Watkins in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the suicide of Maurice E. Crumpacker. Korell was easily re-elected to a full term over William C. Culbertson in 1928.
In 1927, Korell, a Republican, secured his position in the United States House of Representatives by defeating Democrat Elton Watkins in a special election that followed Maurice E. Crumpacker's tragic death. Korell then successfully defended his seat in 1928 against William C. Culbertson.