![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.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/37544/kyle_mccarter__medium.jpg)
15th Congressional District Interview: Kyle McCarter
The state senator from Lebanon, in St. Clair County, is challenging ten-term incumbent John Shimkus in the March 15 Republican primary. He spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the race.