Oregon GOP lawmaker faces recall effort over walkout

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A recall effort has emerged against one of the Republican lawmakers who left the Capitol to protest environmental legislation.

Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that  Sen. Chuck Thomsen of Hood River could face an election to remove him from office, if organizers can gather enough signatures.

A Hood River resident launched a recall petition against Thomsen because of his role in the walkout.

In order to force a recall election, the petition effort must gather 9,025 valid signatures by June 2, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.