statewide

American

[stayt-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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Black candidates made historic inroads in statewide elections for offices like the Senate, which are not affected by redrawing individual district maps; and in the House, Black candidates won many contested seats, gerrymandering be damned.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

But French’s larger, statewide victory would be a significant sign.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Its work is supported by a statewide clinical trials network designed to make emerging treatments more accessible to patients as they move through research and testing.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

In September he imposed a moratorium on new permits; Hinojosa is calling for statewide legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Senate, winning 70 percent of the vote statewide, the largest margin in Illinois history and the biggest landslide of any Senate race in the country that year.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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