Matthew Antush
A candidate for Spokane Municipal Judge No. 3, City of Spokane in the 2021 Washington General Election, Nov. 2
Party: No party
Age: 59
City: Liberty Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham in 1989 with a degree in political science. Graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 1992.
Political experience: Appointed municipal court judge in March 2018 by Spokane Mayor David Condon. First run for public office.
Work experience: Worked as a public defender for the city of Spokane from 1993 to 2017, when he joined the Spokane County Public Defender's Office until he was appointed judge.
Family: Married to Kristi Antush. Two daughters.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Ochoa-Bruck (N) | 25,204 | 52.52% |
| Matthew Antush (N) | 22,787 | 47.48% |
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Challenger Gloria Ochoa-Bruck leading contest against incumbent Municipal Court Judge Matthew Antush
In a contest that saw billboards and yard signs throughout town, Antush, 55, was seeking to keep the seat he was appointed to by Mayor David Condon in 2018. Gloria Ochoa-Bruck served as Condon’s director of local government and multicultural affairs at City Hall.
Municipal Judge Matthew Antush faces former Spokane multicultural director Gloria Ochoa-Bruck in election to retain seat
Matthew Antush, 55, has the backing of many of the judges at the Spokane County Courthouse campus in his bid to retain the seat he was appointed to in 2018. Gloria Ochoa-Bruck, 48, has gathered support of past administration and City Hall officials in her bid for the job.