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15th Congressional District Interview: Kyle McCarter

 
Illinois Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Vandalia, argues Illinois state budget legislation while on the Senate floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Springfield.

Illinois Sen. Kyle McCarter is challenging incumbent John Shimkus for the 15th congressional district Republican nomination. Seth Perlman/AP

The state senator from Lebanon, in St. Clair County, is challenging ten-term incumbent John Shimkus in the Republican primary.  He spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the race.

We'll hear from incumbent John Shimkus on Thursday.  You can find out more about this race and others in the March 15 primary from our partners at Voters Edge