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.
Korell, a Republican, secured the U.S. House of Representatives seat in 1927, topping Democrat Elton Watkins in a special election that arose from Maurice E. Crumpacker's passing. Korell then won re-election in 1928 without difficulty against William C. Culbertson.