John W. E. Cluster, Jr.

John W. E. Cluster Jr. (born April 9, 1954) is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing the 8th district in Baltimore County.

Background Cluster was appointed as delegate to Baltimore County's District 8 by Governor Bob Ehrlich to replace Republican Alfred W. Redmer Jr., who was named Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

Cluster was appointed on July 11, 2003, and sworn in on July 29, 2003. He was defeated in his bid for election in 2006 by Democrat Todd Schuler. On November 2, 2010, Cluster regained his seat in the Maryland General Assembly, serving until he resigned July 31, 2016. and the Maryland Veterans Caucus.

Cluster is still active in his community. He has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 since 1975. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Baltimore County Retired Police Association. Additionally, he has been President of the Parkville Business and Professional Association since 2000 and he was a member of the Loch Raven Recreation Council and the Parkville Recreation Council.

Election results 2014 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 08 Voters to choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Christian Miele, Rep. 20,164 19.4% Won John Cluster, Rep. 19,938 19.2% Won Eric M. Bromwell, Dem. 17,361 16.7% Won Bill Paulshock, Dem. 15,899 15.3% Lost Norma Secoura, Rep. 15,660 15.1% Lost Renee Smith, Dem. 14,704 14.2% Lost Other Write-Ins 87 0.1% Lost

2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 08 Voters to choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Eric M. Bromwell, Dem. 20,116 17.9% Won Joseph C. Boteler III, Rep. 19,586 17.4% Won Todd Schuler, Dem. 18,356 16.3% Won Ruth Baisden, Dem. 18,261 16.2% Lost Melissa Redmer Mullahey, Rep. 18,160 16.1% Lost John Cluster, Rep. 18,057 16.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 74 0.1% Lost

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