Justus Struver Wardell (June 30, 1872 – September 24, 1945) was an American journalist, businessman and politician who served one term in the

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from 1899 to 1901. He also served as Surveyor of Customs for the

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from 1913 to 1917, Collector of

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from 1917 to 1920, and Chairman of the

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from 1931 to 1932. Wardell made several failed bids for higher office. He ran for Sheriff of San Francisco in 1901, losing to incumbent John Lackmann. He was the Democratic candidate for

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, losing to Republican C. C. Young. In

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he ran for

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and in

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he again ran for Governor, losing both primaries. He died at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco on September 24, 1945, and was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma. Justus Wardell 1899

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1872 births 1945 deaths People from San Francisco 20th-century California politicians Members of the California State Assembly California Democratic Party chairs 19th-century members of the California State Legislature Burials at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Colma, California) {{california-politician-stub