statewide

American

[steyt-wahyd] / ˈsteɪtˈwaɪd /

adjective

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

a statewide search.

adverb

throughout a state.

It was applauded statewide.

Etymology

Origin of statewide

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

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statewide

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency in anticipation of this winter’s storms, citing fears the weather pattern could bring high surf and high-impact storms to the state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Part of the problem, everyone seems to agree, is that the party infrastructure itself wasn’t prepared for a competitive statewide race.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

Their candidacies are proof of the impact statewide candidates can have on down-ballot races, even if they don’t win, Goodwin said.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

So how did Bo French—a UT grad and Republican statewide candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry—mark this special moment?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“The statewide robotics, meet is coming up,” she offered.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

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