Joe Chalfant

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Joe Chalfant is a Web Editor for Townhall. He has previously served as a Catholic missionary and has worked in media, writing, and research roles across conservative outlets and think tanks.


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Democrat Johnny Garcia Defeats Republican Carlos De La Cruz in TX-35
House of Representatives

Democrat Johnny Garcia Defeats Republican Carlos De La Cruz in TX-35

Democrat Shannon Taylor Flips Virginia's First District, Defeating 20-Year Incumbent Rob Wittman
2026 Elections

Democrat Shannon Taylor Flips Virginia's First District, Defeating 20-Year Incumbent Rob Wittman

Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Gubernatorial Race
2026 Elections

Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Gubernatorial Race

James Talarico Flips Texas to Give the State Its First Democrat Senator Since 1993
James Talarico

James Talarico Flips Texas to Give the State Its First Democrat Senator Since 1993

Democrat Elaine Luria Flips Virginia's Second District
House of Representatives

Democrat Elaine Luria Flips Virginia's Second District

Democrat Chris Pappas Defeats Republican John Sununu to Win New Hampshire Senate Race
Senate

Democrat Chris Pappas Defeats Republican John Sununu to Win New Hampshire Senate Race

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Democrat Kathy Castor Defeats Republican Mike Beltran to Retain Florida's 14th District
2026 Elections

Democrat Kathy Castor Defeats Republican Mike Beltran to Retain Florida's 14th District

Kansas Postal Worker Indicted After Stealing Republican Mailers
Crime

Kansas Postal Worker Indicted After Stealing Republican Mailers

These RINOs Don't Want America to Win Tomorrow Night VIP
Republican Party

These RINOs Don't Want America to Win Tomorrow Night

Here's a Look at the Final Polls Before Election Day
Polling

Here's a Look at the Final Polls Before Election Day

Explosions Heard in Qeshm Island As Trump Admin Announces Progress on Iran Settlement
Iran

Explosions Heard in Qeshm Island As Trump Admin Announces Progress on Iran Settlement

Haley Stevens' Staffers Are Resigning in Protest of Her Bombshell Endorsement
2026 Elections

Haley Stevens' Staffers Are Resigning in Protest of Her Bombshell Endorsement

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NYTimes Readers Aren't Happy With the Peltola Piece VIP
The New York Times

NYTimes Readers Aren't Happy With the Peltola Piece

Democrat Haley Stevens Joins Mike Rogers on Campaign Trail As Election Day Nears
2026 Elections

Democrat Haley Stevens Joins Mike Rogers on Campaign Trail As Election Day Nears

The Violent Unrest in France Is Spreading to Other European Countries
Riots

The Violent Unrest in France Is Spreading to Other European Countries

Shooting Outside of College Football Stadium Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured
Gun Violence

Shooting Outside of College Football Stadium Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured

This Democrat Thinks That Joking About This Infamous Fraudster Is Racist
Fraud

This Democrat Thinks That Joking About This Infamous Fraudster Is Racist

Sorry Liberals, the Visa Lottery Is Not Coming Back
Judges

Sorry Liberals, the Visa Lottery Is Not Coming Back

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US Embassy in Russia Issues 'Mass Casualty' Warning in Moscow
Terrorism

US Embassy in Russia Issues 'Mass Casualty' Warning in Moscow

ICE Captures Illegal Alien Who Assaulted NYPD Cop
ICE

ICE Captures Illegal Alien Who Assaulted NYPD Cop

Five Foriegn Nationals Charged With Election Integrity Crimes in Texas
Election Integrity

Five Foriegn Nationals Charged With Election Integrity Crimes in Texas

The Real Dan Sullivan's Social Media Was Just Temporarily Suspended for Impersonation
Dan Sullivan

The Real Dan Sullivan's Social Media Was Just Temporarily Suspended for Impersonation

James Talarico Took Multiple Donations From an Islamic Lecturer With Some Controversial Teachings
James Talarico

James Talarico Took Multiple Donations From an Islamic Lecturer With Some Controversial Teachings

Fire Breaks Out at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Prompting Partial Evacuation
Texas

Fire Breaks Out at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Prompting Partial Evacuation

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Judge Who Ruled Against Greg Abbott Donated to His Opponent's Campaign
2026 Elections

Judge Who Ruled Against Greg Abbott Donated to His Opponent's Campaign

Federal Election Commission Targeted in Cyberattack One Week Before Midterms
Cyberattack

Federal Election Commission Targeted in Cyberattack One Week Before Midterms

More Than 60 Killed in Potential Terror Attack in Nigeria
Terrorism

More Than 60 Killed in Potential Terror Attack in Nigeria

These Cringey Cricket Fans Can't Be Serious With These Baseball Takes VIP
MLB

These Cringey Cricket Fans Can't Be Serious With These Baseball Takes

Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Connection to Florida A&M Shooting That Left 12 Injured
Gun Violence

Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Connection to Florida A&M Shooting That Left 12 Injured

Brazil's Federal Police Seize Flavio Bolsonaro's Passport Following Last Night's Electoral Result
Brazil

Brazil's Federal Police Seize Flavio Bolsonaro's Passport Following Last Night's Electoral Result

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James Comey Indicted for Violation of the Espionage Act
James Comey

James Comey Indicted for Violation of the Espionage Act

More Than 60 Christians Killed in Apparent Islamic Terror Attack in Ethiopia
Terrorism

More Than 60 Christians Killed in Apparent Islamic Terror Attack in Ethiopia

Democrat Mary Peltola Pauses Campaign After Suffering Minor Injuries in Car Crash
Senate

Democrat Mary Peltola Pauses Campaign After Suffering Minor Injuries in Car Crash

This Admission Shows Why Trump Was Right to End TPS for Haiti
Haiti

This Admission Shows Why Trump Was Right to End TPS for Haiti

WaPo Really Isn't Happy With This Trump Immigration Policy VIP
2026 Elections

WaPo Really Isn't Happy With This Trump Immigration Policy

Nine Killed, 40 Injured in Terror Attack on Church in Jordan
Terrorism

Nine Killed, 40 Injured in Terror Attack on Church in Jordan

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Shooting at Florida A&M University Leaves 12 Injured
Gun Violence

Shooting at Florida A&M University Leaves 12 Injured

Elon Musk Is Setting the Record Straight on the Russia-Ukraine War
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Is Setting the Record Straight on the Russia-Ukraine War

Here's What Six Flags Is Doing Following the Tragic Accident in Georgia VIP
Georgia

Here's What Six Flags Is Doing Following the Tragic Accident in Georgia

The Riots in France Are Somehow Still Getting Worse
Riots

The Riots in France Are Somehow Still Getting Worse

Adolf Hitler's Infamous Mountain Retreat Burns Down in Suspected Arson
Crime

Adolf Hitler's Infamous Mountain Retreat Burns Down in Suspected Arson

Another Democrat Is Facing Legal Trouble From the DOJ
Corruption

Another Democrat Is Facing Legal Trouble From the DOJ

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Texas Democrat Johnny Garcia’s Record on Veterans Doesn't Look Good
Veterans

Texas Democrat Johnny Garcia’s Record on Veterans Doesn't Look Good

State Department Issues Travel Advisory to France After Weeks of Violent Riots
Riots

State Department Issues Travel Advisory to France After Weeks of Violent Riots

These Polls Should Give France Some Hope of Survival VIP
France

These Polls Should Give France Some Hope of Survival

Zelensky's Temper Tantrum May Have Just Cost Ukraine American Military Support
Trump Administration

Zelensky's Temper Tantrum May Have Just Cost Ukraine American Military Support

Trump Accounts Could Be Coming to Millions More Americans
Trump Administration

Trump Accounts Could Be Coming to Millions More Americans

DHS Announces Indictments for Five Individuals in Cartel Weapons and Drug Trafficking Scheme
Cartels

DHS Announces Indictments for Five Individuals in Cartel Weapons and Drug Trafficking Scheme

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LSU Student and Firefighter Killed by Underage Drunk Driver in Baton Rouge VIP
Crime

LSU Student and Firefighter Killed by Underage Drunk Driver in Baton Rouge

Elon Musk Pledges Shares of SpaceX to Trump Accounts for All American Children
SpaceX

Elon Musk Pledges Shares of SpaceX to Trump Accounts for All American Children