Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapsed while presiding over the state Senate chamber in a surprising moment caught on video. The 77-year-old Republican was seen suddenly falling, prompting lawmakers to quickly rush to his aid. Local reports indicate that Hosemann remained conscious as medical personnel attended to him. His office later released a statement assuring the public about his condition.
“Lieutenant Governor Hosemann is doing well and in good spirits. He appreciates all of the medical staff and is eager to return to work,” the statement read. The cause of the collapse remains unclear. Hosemann, lieutenant governor since 2020, is key to shaping Mississippi’s legislative priorities. The Legislative YouTube channel quickly removed footage of the incident, but it showed a moment when Hosemann stumbled forward onto the podium before collapsing to the ground. He was immediately assisted, and the session was halted.
After the incident, Hosemann was seen walking independently to a vehicle and later to his office, according to WLBT. His team released a statement expressing that Hosemann is “eager” to return to work. The Senate is scheduled to resume its session at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Prior to the incident, Hosemann had briefly stepped out from the third-floor Senate chamber to speak with a group from the Mississippi Main Street Association before returning to his podium. Following the event, Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins, a key ally of Hosemann, shared an update on social media, noting that Hosemann appeared to be in good spirits.
“I appreciate all of the calls and text messages concerning Lt Governor Hosemann,” Harkins posted. “As he walked out of the Capitol a little while ago, he looked at us and said, ‘Hey, that last bill was awful!’ He is doing well, and if I know him, he will be trying to come back to the Capitol today.”