statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd How to pronounce statewide (audio)
: affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state

statewide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the state

Examples of statewide in a Sentence

Adjective a statewide survey of voters
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
She’s been talked about as a candidate for statewide office as soon as 2026, for attorney general or maybe even governor. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Here are the latest statewide primary election results The results below include ballots cast from all North Carolina voters. David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 Early voting statewide results were not yet posted on the Texas Secretary of State’s website a little after 7 p.m., when polls closed. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024 And there could be an up-ballot effect, in states such as North Carolina and Arizona, which feature the kinds of candidates for statewide office in the mold of Trump who have hampered Republicans' chances in the last three election cycles. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Mar. 2024 If Haley wins at least 50% of the statewide vote, she'll be awarded all of the delegates. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 Utah Presidential Primary Democratic Results Alongside the mail-in primary, the Democratic party will hold statewide caucuses to elect new precinct officers and delegates. USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024 The service, partnering with various state agencies and organizations, will also conduct a statewide communications test Tuesday, March 12, at 10:15 a.m. EST. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2024 In Arizona, gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake and other Republicans pulled the same stunt after losing their statewide races, refusing to recognize the results. Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
Adverb
Tennessee’s governor, Bill Lee, proposed launching up to a hundred classical charter schools statewide, touting their mission to preserve American liberty. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Mobile and online sports wagering across North Carolina took off on Monday, as several licensed gambling operators started taking bets nine months after legislation to authorize such activity statewide became law. Gary D. Robertson, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 Operating locally, statewide and nationally, the league empowers voters and defends democracy through advocacy, education and legal action. Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024 Panasonic’s decision to build in Kansas brought much fanfare, with officials statewide celebrating the economic investment. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Less than 2% of single-family homes are owned by investors with 10 properties or more, statewide, according to the California Research Bureau. Calmatters, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2024 Connecticut adopted diversion statewide about a decade ago and has tracked some data. Aidan Gardiner, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024 The group, funded by cryptocurrency investors, aired ads statewide (and hired a plane to circle the Hollywood Hills, towing a banner) that painted Porter as a hypocrite and an actor. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Early election results show a low turnout among registered voters statewide and in Sacramento’s four-county region in Tuesday’s California presidential primary. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statewide was in 1848

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“Statewide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statewide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective
state·​wide
ˈstāt-ˈwīd
: including all parts of a state
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