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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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janasanchez (D-Texas)
@janasanchez

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@TXElects what about Ellis County

Deleted after 26 weeks at 7:24 AM on 27 Aug 18.

CathyMyersWI (D-Wis.)
@CathyMyersWI

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ICYMI - https://t.co/SAiEwj6J5G

Deleted after 12 hours at 3:43 PM on 21 Feb 18.

TJCoxCongress (D-Calif.)
@TJCoxCongress

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Banning bump stocks is a tiny step in the right direction, but we need members of Congress that are willing to stand up to the NRA & do more. I support commonsense gun laws. Do current our Congressman have the nerve to say no to the gun lobby? #Park QT @markberman: Trump says he has signed a memo directing AG Sessions to change regulations to ban bump stocks https://t.co/vxtRLTY9vp)

Deleted after 4 minutes at 3:44 AM on 21 Feb 18.

MikeKeelingNJ (D-N.J.)
@MikeKeelingNJ

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@HolyCow18613 I work as a delivery driver on the weekends.

Deleted after 14 weeks at 1:37 PM on 04 Jun 18.

David4SenateCA (D-Calif.)
@David4SenateCA

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RT @David4SenateCA: If you're afraid of high school students walking out of class in protest of lax gun laws, just wait until they can… https://t.co/RMT6p5wvM1

Deleted after 2 hours at 6:14 AM on 21 Feb 18. Original tweet by @David4SenateCA.

mark_osmack (D-Mo.)
@mark_osmack

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@RandyToblerMD @GOP @RepAnnWagner @971FMTalk @MarcCox971 @jallman971 Sooooo, connecting the dots, you’re saying truancy causes carnage? I want to understand; you’re saying they’re not protesting, that gun violence is “cause du jour” and the rightful place

Deleted after 1 hour at 5:40 AM on 21 Feb 18.

CarlResists (D-Ill.)
@CarlSpoerer2018

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RT @JWadeTaylor: A friend, a Democrat, and a really great guy, @CarlSpoerer2018 is running for the US House in IL-15th District. Le… https://t.co/MadDu8WJFT

Deleted after 5 seconds at 5:00 AM on 21 Feb 18. Original tweet by @JWadeTaylor.

RepJayapal (D-Wash.)
@RepJayapal

RT @naveenmenon2017: Fascinating discussion with US congresswoman (=my cousin @RepJayapal!) and several congressmen around trade and cyb… https://t.co/fJeZAmgjRF

Deleted after 4 seconds at 5:07 AM on 21 Feb 18. Original tweet by @naveenmenon2017.

SaraJacobsCA (D-Calif.)
@SaraJacobsCA

RT @Timfriend41: @SaraJacobsCA No your just the age to inspire and change the world. You are a spark that will ignite a fire. Thank you Sara!

Deleted after 230 weeks at 4:32 AM on 26 Jul 22. Original tweet by @Timfriend41.

MikeLevin (D-Calif.)
@MikeLevinCA

Thanks to all 450+ who packed our debate tonight for the 49th Congressional District! I’m more inspired than ever by all of your support. Great job by moderator @cmaiduc of the LA Times, as well as the Democratic Women of South OC and Canyon Democrats f

Deleted after 12 seconds at 5:31 AM on 21 Feb 18.

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