The area’s Congressional seat will have a Primary race coming up in March. And, the long time Congressman says he welcomes the challenge. State Senator Kyle McCarter announced last month he will challenge Congressman John Shimkus in the Primary this coming spring for the Republican nomination. Congressman Shimkus says he believes he is ready for the challenge.
And, Shimkus says he stands behind his voting record during his ten terms as a Congressman.
We will talk more with Congressman Shimkus coming up tomorrow during NewsCenter.