Wed Feb 19 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Collapses in Senate, Recovering Well
**JACKSON, MS** – Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann collapsed on the Senate floor Wednesday morning, prompting immediate concern. A livestream of the Senate session captured the moment the 77-year-old lieutenant governor fell while at a podium. Several individuals rushed to his aid, and a call for a nurse was heard.
While initial reports indicated an unknown condition, Hannah C. Milliet, Hosemann’s communications director, later released a statement confirming that the Lieutenant Governor is recovering well and in good spirits. According to Senator John Horhn, Hosemann was able to stand and walk to his office following the incident.
The Senate is currently in recess. Governor Tate Reeves shared his and the First Lady’s prayers for Lt. Gov. Hosemann on X (formerly Twitter).
Hosemann, who is serving a second term as lieutenant governor and previously served as Mississippi Secretary of State, is expected to return to work. Further details regarding the cause of the collapse are pending.
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