statewide

[ steyt-wahyd ]

/ ˈsteɪtˈwaɪd /

extending throughout all parts of a state in the U.S.: a statewide search.

throughout a state: It was applauded statewide.

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An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; state + -wide

In nearly every statewide or federal election where they were predicted to play decisive roles, independents under-performed.
How to Run a Statewide Campaign on $38|Michael Ames|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mayor Bill de Blasio did not attend, nor did any citywide or statewide elected official.
Large Crowd Protests NYC Terrorism Opera|David Freedlander|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Massachusetts has not hesitated to elect Republicans to statewide office in the past.
Return of the Blue State Republican Governor?|David Freedlander|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The unit had to lay off staff, cut its caseload, and lacked the funds to take on statewide corruption cases.
Yes, Rick Perry Could End Up Doing Time|Dean Obeidallah|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They will never again exert the statewide control of the past.
Here’s What the U.S. Has to Do to Deal With the Mad Middle East|Leslie H. Gelb|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Distribution of cottonmouths in Florida is statewide, including the Keys and other offshore islands.
Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia)|Ray D. Burkett
Civic federations of statewide influence have her help as member and officer.
Wisconsin in Story and Song;|Various