Delbert Hosemann

Delbert Hosemann
Name	Delbert Hosemann
Office	33rd Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
Governor	Tate Reeves
Term start	January 14, 2020
Predecessor	Tate Reeves
Office1	36th Secretary of State of Mississippi
Governor1	Haley Barbour, Phil Bryant
Term start1	January 10, 2008
Term end1	January 14, 2020
Predecessor1	Eric Clark
Successor1	Michael Watson
Party	Republican
Birth date	30 June 1947
Birth place	Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Notre Dame (BS), University of Mississippi (JD), New York University (LLM)
Spouse	Lynn Hosemann

Delbert Hosemann is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi since 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 36th Secretary of State of Mississippi from 2008 to 2020. His career in Mississippi politics has been marked by a focus on fiscal conservatism, election administration, and economic development initiatives.

Early life and education

Delbert Hosemann was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and grew up in the Mississippi Delta region. He attended Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Following his undergraduate studies, he served in the United States Army Reserve before pursuing a legal education. Hosemann earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law and later obtained a Master of Laws in taxation from New York University School of Law.

Legal and business career

Before entering public service, Hosemann built a successful career as a tax attorney and businessman in Jackson, Mississippi. He was a founding partner of the law firm Phelps Dunbar LLP and later served as president of a regional bank. His legal practice specialized in corporate law, estate planning, and tax law, advising numerous businesses and agricultural interests across the Southern United States. This background in finance and private enterprise heavily influenced his later approach to government and economic policy.

Political career

Hosemann entered politics in 2007, successfully running for the office of Secretary of State of Mississippi. He was elected as a Republican in a state then dominated by the Democratic Party. His initial campaign focused on modernizing the Secretary of State's office, improving business incorporation processes, and ensuring the integrity of state elections. He was re-elected in 2011 and 2015, building a reputation as a pragmatic administrator before successfully running for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi in the 2019 election.

Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi

As Lieutenant Governor, Hosemann presides over the Mississippi Senate and wields significant influence over the state's legislative agenda. He has prioritized increased funding for public education, including teacher pay raises, and infrastructure improvements, notably supporting the completion of the Gulf Coast's Beach Boulevard. He has also been a key figure in debates over Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His tenure has seen the passage of the largest tax cut in state history and significant investments in workforce development programs.

Secretary of State of Mississippi

During his three terms as Secretary of State, Hosemann modernized the office's operations, implementing online business filing services and a statewide business registry. He oversaw the implementation of voter identification laws following a 2011 statewide referendum and worked to combat business fraud. His office also managed public lands and state archives, and he was instrumental in the restoration of the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson. His administration was recognized with awards from the National Association of Secretaries of State for innovation in election security and business services.

Personal life

Hosemann is married to Lynn Hosemann, and they have three children and several grandchildren. He is an active member of the Catholic Church and has been involved with numerous civic organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America and the United Way of the Capital Area. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing across Mississippi. He and his wife reside in Jackson, Mississippi, and maintain a strong connection to the Mississippi Delta community where he was raised.

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