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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Collin County
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Mike MissildineMike MissildineRepublican Incumbent
Irvin Lynn BarrettDemocratic
On ballot as
Mike Missildine
Irvin Lynn Barrett
Current role
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Collin County (since 2018)
Senior pastor, Shalom Community Fellowship Church (per campaign)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, Midwestern State University (2013) (per campaign)
  • Master of Public Administration, Columbia Southern University (2014) (per campaign)
  • Master's in leadership, Grand Canyon University (2016) (per campaign)
  • Ph.D. in general psychology, Grand Canyon University (2021) (per campaign)
  • Born in Richmond, Virginia; raised in Amarillo (per campaign)
  • Collin County resident, over 18 years (per campaign)
  • Studied at Chicago Baptist Institute and Grand Canyon University (per the county party bio)
  • Completing degrees at Criswell College (per the county party bio)
  • Has also worked as a hospice chaplain and a custom clothing business owner (per campaign)
  • Has worked as a licensed insurance agent for more than 20 years (per campaign)
  • Originally from Broadview, Illinois (per the county Democratic Party's candidate bio)
  • Moved to Texas in October 2008; lives in Allen (per the county Democratic Party's candidate bio)
Experience
  • Re-elected in November 2022 over Irvin Barrett, 53.4% to 46.6%
  • Law enforcement, more than 23 years, including the U.S. Border Patrol and constable offices in Dallas and Collin counties (per campaign)
  • Chair, JP education committee, North Texas JPCA (justices of the peace and constables association) (per campaign)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 65.5% over Danielle Sposito
  • More than 30 years of pastoral leadership (per campaign and the county party bio)
  • Democratic nominee, this seat (2022); lost to Mike Missildine, 46.6% to 53.4%
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • Campaign site: "Under Mike's leadership, the court will continue to provide efficient and effective service through the use of technology and common sense business practices."
  • Says he will "enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively"
  • Says he will "continue to ensure the judgments rendered in his court follow the law and ensure the rights of both plaintiffs and defendants are protected"
  • "Offer weekend court dates for people who work full time, have caretaker obligations, or are full-time students."
  • "Continue virtual court hearings on a continual basis, as pioneered during the pandemic."
  • On truancy: "focus on community service, additional tutoring, and monthly check-ins with a support team"
  • "Stop baseless evictions while ensuring tenant accountability."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "He believes in the constitution, rule of law, limited government, fiscal and ethical accountability, and equal rights for every person."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "We took a backlog of over 33,000 cases and reduced it to just over 17,000"; "We are still the only court in Collin County with a 24-hour night drop box to serve working families."
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The Justice should educate, encourage, and help every resident participate in their local judicial system with respect."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "Offer weekend court dates for people who work full time, have caretaker obligations, or are full-time students."
Endorsements
  • Texas Home School Coalition
  • Keith Self, Congressman CD3 (listed by campaign)
  • Abraham George, Former Republican Party of Texas Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Hill, Collin County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Jeff Leach, State Representative (listed by campaign)
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  • Michael Slaughter, Commissioner-Elect, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Gould, Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Sammy Knapp, Collin County Constable Pct. 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Carpenter, Collin County Constable Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Dwayne Kurtz, Collin County Constable Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • John Myers, Precinct 64 Chair, Former CCGOP Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Phil Stillo, Precinct 71 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Shane Williams, Former Collin County Constable Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Gary Edwards, Former Collin County Constable Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Angela Powell, Former Trustee Plano ISD (listed by campaign)
  • Shelby Williams, Former Plano City Councilman (listed by campaign)
  • Dave Cornett, Former Allen City Councilman (listed by campaign)
  • Bruce Johnson, Texas Young Democrat Black Caucus Secretary (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
mikemissildine.com
irvinbarrett.com
Mike Missildine

Mike Missildine

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
Mike Missildine
Current role
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Collin County (since 2018)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, Midwestern State University (2013) (per campaign)
  • Master of Public Administration, Columbia Southern University (2014) (per campaign)
  • Master's in leadership, Grand Canyon University (2016) (per campaign)
  • Ph.D. in general psychology, Grand Canyon University (2021) (per campaign)
  • Born in Richmond, Virginia; raised in Amarillo (per campaign)
  • Collin County resident, over 18 years (per campaign)
Experience
  • Re-elected in November 2022 over Irvin Barrett, 53.4% to 46.6%
  • Law enforcement, more than 23 years, including the U.S. Border Patrol and constable offices in Dallas and Collin counties (per campaign)
  • Chair, JP education committee, North Texas JPCA (justices of the peace and constables association) (per campaign)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 65.5% over Danielle Sposito
Top priorities
  • Campaign site: "Under Mike's leadership, the court will continue to provide efficient and effective service through the use of technology and common sense business practices."
  • Says he will "enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively"
  • Says he will "continue to ensure the judgments rendered in his court follow the law and ensure the rights of both plaintiffs and defendants are protected"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "He believes in the constitution, rule of law, limited government, fiscal and ethical accountability, and equal rights for every person."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "We took a backlog of over 33,000 cases and reduced it to just over 17,000"; "We are still the only court in Collin County with a 24-hour night drop box to serve working families."
Endorsements
  • Texas Home School Coalition
  • Keith Self, Congressman CD3 (listed by campaign)
  • Abraham George, Former Republican Party of Texas Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Hill, Collin County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Jeff Leach, State Representative (listed by campaign)
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  • Michael Slaughter, Commissioner-Elect, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Gould, Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Sammy Knapp, Collin County Constable Pct. 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Carpenter, Collin County Constable Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Dwayne Kurtz, Collin County Constable Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • John Myers, Precinct 64 Chair, Former CCGOP Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Phil Stillo, Precinct 71 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Shane Williams, Former Collin County Constable Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Gary Edwards, Former Collin County Constable Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Angela Powell, Former Trustee Plano ISD (listed by campaign)
  • Shelby Williams, Former Plano City Councilman (listed by campaign)
  • Dave Cornett, Former Allen City Councilman (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
mikemissildine.com

Irvin Lynn Barrett

Democratic
On ballot as
Irvin Lynn Barrett
Current role
Senior pastor, Shalom Community Fellowship Church (per campaign)
Background
  • Studied at Chicago Baptist Institute and Grand Canyon University (per the county party bio)
  • Completing degrees at Criswell College (per the county party bio)
  • Has also worked as a hospice chaplain and a custom clothing business owner (per campaign)
  • Has worked as a licensed insurance agent for more than 20 years (per campaign)
  • Originally from Broadview, Illinois (per the county Democratic Party's candidate bio)
  • Moved to Texas in October 2008; lives in Allen (per the county Democratic Party's candidate bio)
Experience
  • More than 30 years of pastoral leadership (per campaign and the county party bio)
  • Democratic nominee, this seat (2022); lost to Mike Missildine, 46.6% to 53.4%
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • "Offer weekend court dates for people who work full time, have caretaker obligations, or are full-time students."
  • "Continue virtual court hearings on a continual basis, as pioneered during the pandemic."
  • On truancy: "focus on community service, additional tutoring, and monthly check-ins with a support team"
  • "Stop baseless evictions while ensuring tenant accountability."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The Justice should educate, encourage, and help every resident participate in their local judicial system with respect."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "Offer weekend court dates for people who work full time, have caretaker obligations, or are full-time students."
Endorsements
  • Bruce Johnson, Texas Young Democrat Black Caucus Secretary (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
irvinbarrett.com

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