Collin County
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3
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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