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Former State Rep. Lisa Thomas (R-Lake Ozark) is one of five Republicans who hope to replace term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter in Jefferson City. The heavily-Republican district includes Cole, Camden, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. Former Rep. Thomas joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the race. She tells listeners that she is not a career politician and that it's important to have someone who understands health and mental health issues: