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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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RepDelBene (D-Wash.)
@RepDelBene

RT @pugetpeople: "Investment in Puget Sound restoration: We spend a little, we get an incredible return." - @RepDelBene… https://t.co/8wQclvaXSG

Deleted after 39 seconds at 2:14 PM on 23 May 18. Original tweet by @pugetpeople.

keithellison (D-Minn.)
@keithellison

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I've been to Gaza and seen firsthand the devastation and poverty that the blockade has wrought. The status quo is unsustainable. My op-ed in @haaretzcom today: https://t.co/VzU6GO27zX

Deleted after 3 minutes at 2:25 PM on 23 May 18.

StevenHorsford (D-Nev.)
@StevenHorsford

.@BarackObama speaks in Las Vegas today and I'm reminded of his remarkable leadership over the years. @SonyaHorsford and I are proud to have been early supporters and thank President Obama and @MichelleObama for their legacy of community service. https://

Deleted after 103 weeks at 1:41 AM on 17 May 20.

David4SenateCA (D-Calif.)
@David4SenateCA

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RT @David4SenateCA: Any candidate can offer platitudes. I offer experience, integrity, and tenacity, along with a progressive platform… https://t.co/Rkw3YuLVCq

Deleted after 5 hours at 9:01 PM on 23 May 18. Original tweet by @David4SenateCA.

SenatorLeahy (D-Vt.)
@SenatorLeahy

RT @MANYnetwork: It's a full house at the Senate briefing on #youthhomelessness. Thank you @SenatorCollins @SenatorReid,… https://t.co/Rt5YSWvwqy

Deleted after 10 hours at 9:36 PM on 23 May 18. Original tweet by @MANYnetwork.

LucyWins2018 (D-Ga.)
@LucyWins2018

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RT @townhallproject: Congratulations to @LucyWins2018 on her win in #GA06 tonight! Thank you for your #TownHallPledge, and best of luck on… QT @LucyWins2018: @townhallproject Today, I took the #TownHallPledge I want to represent my #GA06 community with an open-door policy,… https://t.co/bDNT3ruKv9)