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Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann collapses at Mississippi State Capitol

By Cameron Smith Feb 19, 2025 | 11:26 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) collapsed at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson.

Video of the Mississippi State floor showed Hosemann collapsing on Wednesday, February 19.

(Courtesy: Mississippi Senate floor)

A source told WJTV 12 News that Hosemann was able to stand up and was conscious as emergency responders rushed to his aid. We’re told he declined to be taken to a hospital.

WJTV 12 News received the following statement from Hosemann.

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. I was dehydrated and am feeling fine now. I am grateful for Mississippi’s phenomenal medical professionals and am ready to go back to work tomorrow. Lesson learned: Stay hydrated.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.)

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) posted, “@firstladyofms and I are praying for Lieutenant Governor Hosemann!”

State Senator John Horhn (D-Miss.) said everyone is hoping for the best for Hosemann.