JUNEAU — Two weeks after beginning signature-gathering efforts, the group attempting to remove Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office said it is 30% of the way toward its goal.

To call a statewide vote, petitioners need to gather signatures from 71,252 registered Alaska voters. On Monday morning, Recall Dunleavy said it has gathered 21,678 signatures.

Claire Pywell, campaign manager for the pro-recall group, said the speed of the signature-gathering is “a really strong first step” for the recall.

She said the group’s signature target is above 71,252 because the group wants a buffer in case some signatures are ruled invalid. She did not say how large of a buffer the group is seeking.

She also did not say when the campaign hopes to have all its signatures gathered. If the group turns in a sufficient number of signatures before April 19, the state would call a special election rather than placing the recall vote on the Aug. 18 statewide primary ballot.

“It’s as quickly as possible. I can’t give you a magic date,” Pywell said.

The Alaska Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the legality of the recall on March 25. Recall Dunleavy was scheduled to submit a written argument to the court by noon Monday.