Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Collapses During Senate Session

The 77-year-old attributed the incident to dehydration and stated he is ready to resume work after receiving medical attention.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapsed on the floor of the Mississippi Senate on Wednesday, February 19, while presiding over a legislative session.
Video footage showed Hosemann slumping over the podium and falling, prompting immediate medical attention and a recess in Senate proceedings.
Hosemann later attributed the collapse to dehydration, assured the public he is feeling fine, and expressed gratitude to medical professionals.
State leaders, including Governor Tate Reeves and Speaker Jason White, offered their prayers and well-wishes for Hosemann's recovery.
Hosemann, who has served as Mississippi's lieutenant governor since 2020, plans to return to work, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated.