Justus S. Wardell | |
|---|---|
 Wardell in 1916 | |
| Chairman of the California Democratic Party | |
| In office July 1931 – September 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Zachary T. Malaby |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Harrison |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 1, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Leon E. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Frank D. MacBeth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justus Struver Wardell June 30, 1872 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1945 (aged 73) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Park |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Clara Louise Kellogg
(m. 1895) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Journalist, businessman, politician |
Justus Struver Wardell (June 30, 1872 – September 24, 1945) was an American journalist, businessman and politician who served one term in the California State Assembly from 1899 to 1901.[1] He also served as Surveyor of Customs for the Port of San Francisco from 1913 to 1917, Collector of Internal Revenue in San Francisco from 1917 to 1920, and Chairman of the California Democratic Party from 1931 to 1932.[2]
Wardell made several failed bids for higher office. He ran for Sheriff of San Francisco in 1901, losing to incumbent John Lackmann.[3] He was the Democratic candidate for Governor of California in 1926, losing to Republican C. C. Young.[4] In 1932 he ran for U.S. Senate and in 1934 he again ran for Governor, losing both primaries.
- ^ "Justus S. Wardell". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Justus S. Wardell". SF Geneology. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Ticket named by Democratic city convention". San Francisco Call. San Francisco. 6 October 1901. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Justus Wardell Dies in S.F." Oakland Tribune. Oakland. 25 September 1945. Retrieved 1 October 2024.