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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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kyrstensinema (D-Ariz.)
@kyrstensinema

What an honor this morning to dedicate the Bill of Rights monument at AZ Capitol.

Deleted after 5 seconds at 3:26 PM on 15 Dec 12.

HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

"In the final analysis, the questions of why bad things happen to good people transmutes itself into some very... http://t.co/lpkvYpIP

Deleted after 373 weeks at 8:04 PM on 08 Feb 20.

RepSteveIsrael (D-N.Y.)
@RepSteveIsrael

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

I cannot look parents in the eyes and defend Congress’ inability to renew assault weapons ban. It is indefensible. Pass it now.

Deleted after 39 seconds at 4:27 PM on 16 Dec 12.

BarackObama (D-D.C.)
@BarackObama

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

RT @whitehouse: Tonight, President Obama will speak at a vigil for victims & families in Newtown, CT. Watch live at 7pm ET: http://t.co/XoRYMWOQ

Deleted after 1 hour at 7:40 PM on 16 Dec 12. Original tweet by @whitehouse.

RepEBJ (D-Texas)
@RepEBJ

RT @RepBecerra: Observing a moment of silence with colleagues on the House floor. My heart goes out to all affected by the devastating tragedy in #Newtown.

Deleted after 17 seconds at 9:47 AM on 18 Dec 12. Original tweet by @RepBecerra.