John Astle

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name = John C. Astle
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birth_date = March 31, 1943
birth_place = Charles Town, West Virginia
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office = Maryland House of Delegates
term_start = 1983
term_end = 1995
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constituency = District 30
Anne Arundel County
office1 = Maryland State Senate
term_start1 = 1995
term_end1 = Present
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constituency1 = District 30
Anne Arundel County
party = Democrat
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occupation = Military Pilot (Retired)
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John Astle is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 4th term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 30 in Anne Arundel County.

Background

Astle was born in Charles Town, West Virginia and grew up in Barboursville. He graduated in 1966 from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia and attended the Catholic University of America. He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1961 and received a regular commission in the Marine Corps through its Platoon Leaders Class program upon graduation from Marshall. He was a Naval Aviator flying helicopters and left active duty with the rank of Captain. He also flew the Presidential helicopter for three and a half years.

He retired from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Colonel after 30 years of service. He saw combat in Vietnam, earning 34 Air Medals, and was recalled to active duty for Desert Storm.

Political career

Astle was originally elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1982. He was elected to the State Senate in 1994 and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee.

Election Results

*1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 30cite web| url=http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/1990/results_1990/gahod.html| title=House of Delegates Results |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections Retrieved on Nov. 7, 2007] ::Voters to choose three::

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