“People First.”
Irvin Lynn Barrett Quick Facts
Office: Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
Election: Nov. 3, 2026
Party: Democratic
Residence: Allen
Background: Pastor • chaplain • community advocate
Experience: More than 34 years of pastoral leadership
Focus: Fairness • access • trust • consistent application of the law
Campaign:
Barrett for JP3
Facebook:
facebook.com/BarrettforTexas
Donate:
Campaign contribution page
Meet Irvin
Irvin Lynn Barrett is an Allen pastor, chaplain and community advocate running as the Democratic nominee for Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.
Originally from Broadview, Illinois, Barrett moved to Texas in 2008. He has more than 34 years of pastoral leadership experience and serves as senior pastor of Shalom Community Fellowship Church.
His background also includes work as a chaplain, bereavement coordinator, volunteer coordinator, licensed insurance agent, notary public and custom clothier. He has served on boards and committees in Allen, Plano, Collin County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Background Highlights
Ministry: More than 34 years of pastoral leadership
Community: Pastor, chaplain and civic volunteer
Education: Chicago Baptist Institute, Grand Canyon University and continuing studies at Criswell College and Newburgh Theological Seminary
Previous Campaign: Candidate for Collin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 in 2022
Family: Married to Nickquolette since 1994; two children, Irvin II and Nadia MyAngel
Why He’s Running
Barrett says his years working with families as a pastor and chaplain shaped his belief that people who enter a local courtroom should be heard, treated with dignity and able to understand the process.
“The JP court is often the first stop in the justice system. It should be fair, accessible, and respectful.”
His campaign describes its approach as “people over politics and service over self.”
Campaign Priorities
Fairness
Apply the law fairly and consistently.
Accessibility
Make the local court understandable and accessible to residents.
Integrity
Treat people appearing before the court with dignity and respect.
Trust
Strengthen public confidence in the Justice of the Peace court.
The 2026 Race
Barrett is the Democratic nominee for Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He previously sought the office in 2022 and returned as the Democratic candidate in 2026.
He faces Republican incumbent Mike Missildine in the Nov. 3 general election.
“People are hurting and times are hard. Compassion is needed today to make a difference tomorrow.”
“This campaign is about people over politics and service over self. People First.”
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