John Astle

John Astle (born March 31, 1943) 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.

Astle ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Annapolis in 2017, losing in the Democratic primary. Astle also ran for mayor in 1981, losing by 243 votes in the general election.

Election results

 * 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 30
 * Voters to choose three:
 * {| class="wikitable"

!Name !Votes !Percent !Outcome
 * John C. Astle, Dem.
 * 18,009
 * 23%
 * Won
 * Aris Allen, Rep.
 * 16,951
 * 22%
 * Won
 * Michael E. Busch, Dem.
 * 16,104
 * 18%
 * Won
 * Edith Segree, Dem.
 * 14,341
 * 18%
 * Lost
 * Phillip Bissett, Rep.
 * 13,321
 * 17%
 * Lost
 * }
 * 14,341
 * 18%
 * Lost
 * Phillip Bissett, Rep.
 * 13,321
 * 17%
 * Lost
 * }
 * Lost
 * }