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Explore the Tweets They Didn't Want You to See

Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office.

Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office. If you think we're missing someone, please email us with their name, state, political party, office they hold or are seeking and, of course, their Twitter handle.

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GerryConnolly (D-Va.)
@GerryConnolly

With hundreds of Virginians to mourn those lost at #Parkland https://t.co/sELwqUM3H2

Deleted after 2 seconds at 9:05 PM on 16 Feb 18.

GerryConnolly (D-Va.)
@GerryConnolly

RT @ABC7Annalysa: “Children are dead because of you.” - Congressman @GerryConnolly to NRA.

Deleted after 46 seconds at 9:08 PM on 16 Feb 18. Original tweet by @ABC7Annalysa.

Colvin4Congress (D-Md.)
@Colvin4Congress

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There is clear and convincing evidence #Russia tried to influence our elections. And they are trying again. Leaders in #Washington need to aid - not impede - Special Counsel #Mueller's investigation. @repandyharrismd will you protect our country from this

Deleted after 13 hours at 10:11 AM on 17 Feb 18.

davidwbrown (D-N.C.)
@davidwbrown

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Hey, check it out! I'm planning a "Spontaneous 10th District Tour" this Sunday, February 18th. I hope you can come join us! https://t.co/Z2LFekJ3Zo

Deleted after 1 hour at 11:25 PM on 16 Feb 18.

jessphoenix2018 (D-Calif.)
@jessphoenix2018

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RT @jessphoenix2018: Join me & my team as we kick off our weekly tour of CA-25 bookstores & schools! We want to hear from you! Come to $… https://t.co/bBTHc6EBNb

Deleted after 3 minutes at 9:51 PM on 16 Feb 18. Original tweet by @jessphoenix2018.

erikforCO (D-Colo.)
@erikforCO

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RT @erikforCO: @colo_politics @JasonCrowCO6 @RepMikeCoffman @NRA Why would Coffman, or any GOP, want to give back money to the NRA… https://t.co/cej7xHS4uL

Deleted after 13 hours at 12:15 PM on 17 Feb 18. Original tweet by @erikforCO.

erikforCO (D-Colo.)
@erikforCO

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RT @erikforCO: @Cruellaisdevine @wesley_jordan @ElectWomen2018 @NewsComments @valcwats @H34RT13SS @ManInTheHoody We have awesome s… https://t.co/4FSLwwkGab

Deleted after 1 week at 1:55 AM on 28 Feb 18. Original tweet by @erikforCO.

erikforCO (D-Colo.)
@erikforCO

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RT @erikforCO: @niederhoffindex @colo_politics @RepMikeCoffman @NRA @JasonCrowCO6 She's got the right idea. Keep that money out of gun lobb… QT @niederhoffindex: @colo_politics @RepMikeCoffman @NRA @JasonCrowCO6 Donate it to a violence prevention program or some other useful purpose.)

Deleted after 1 week at 1:52 AM on 28 Feb 18. Original tweet by @erikforCO.

CarlResists (D-Ill.)
@CarlSpoerer2018

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@RepShimkus After the shooting in Florida you post this, you are truly sick. You need to retire (We will help you with that), go to a padded room for a few years in a straight jacket and get heavy doses of the price gouged pharmaceuticals you have made so

Deleted after 7 hours at 6:39 AM on 17 Feb 18.

David4SenateCA (D-Calif.)
@David4SenateCA

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@scatesryan3 @proviewsusa @cmachado59 @HanxFingers @JJonesPHX @Alt_LeftAlabama @bootsie5 @commondreams @EddieMarine1 @NoFascistLies @nuckinfux @Badmonkey39 @AvasMomMe @jomareewade @SenseOf_OUTRAGE @Jlo_Too @flux_nomad @barbfeldon1 @scapelliti @rcooley123

Deleted after 33 seconds at 11:52 PM on 16 Feb 18.

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