Parliamentary Career
He was first elected to the Norwegian parliament in 1961 representing the county of Østfold. In 1965, he was appointed parliamentary leader; and in 1967 the party leader. Altogether, Korvald served as a member of parliament for five periods. He was President of the Lagting 1969–1972. In 1981, he retired from party politics and became county mayor of Østfold.
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