The challenger has outspent the incumbent over 3-to-1 in the public defender’s race which will conclude with the Democratic Primary.Early voting is already under way.According to public campaign finance reports for the first quarter, local attorney John Partin of Galligan & Newman Attorneys at Law spent $11,150 on his campaign which he launched nearly a year ago for the 31st Judicial District Public Defender office. His biggest single expenditure is signs at $2,299. The amount includes only what is claimed on the first quarter statement, meaning there could be significant spending revelations in future campaign finance reports.His opponent, incumbent Public Defender Dan Bryant reported spending $2,801, most of which, $1,617 was for signs.