New Jersey Candidate for Governor Jailed for Failing to Pay Child Support

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SALEM, N.J. — Justin Barbera, a Republican candidate in Tuesday’s New Jersey gubernatorial primary, was arrested last week and spent over twelve hours in the Salem County Correctional Facility for failing to pay child support, according to jail records.

This was first reported by the New Jersey Globe.

Barbera, a contractor from Burlington County, was booked into the county jail at approximately 2:25 a.m. on June 3 and released at around 3:10 p.m. later that day under a court order. Officials confirmed the arrest and detention on Monday.

Despite his legal troubles, Barbera secured the 2,500 signatures required to appear on the June 10 primary ballot. However, he has not raised any campaign funds, received major endorsements, or qualified for either of the two…