The Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.

One day after announcing a recall effort against all 66 DFL House legislators, Republican leaders announced they’ve collected more than 5,000 signatures on recall petitions. Minnesota Republican Chair Alex Plechash says the message is clear from Minnesotans – they want DFL lawmakers to show up for work or face recall elections.

The Republican Party of Minnesota ramped up the pressure on absent House Democrats on Tuesday, announcing it would file recall petitions against DFLers who’ve boycotted legislative proceedings for three weeks.