Sentence examples for statewide holding from inspiring English sources

Davis rose to national prominence in June during her filibuster of Republican-backed legislation that curbed access to abortion statewide, holding the floor for 11 hours in her trademark pink sneakers.

Mr. McGreevey, as the only state official elected statewide, holds what is considered the strongest governor's office in the country.

Political consultants in both parties said that it was nearly impossible for a candidate to develop a statewide profile without holding a statewide office or having a very large bankroll.

Statewide, Democrats hold a 41 to 32percentt registration edge over Republicans.

The medical center was one of eight hospitals statewide to hold the vaccination clinics.

In a special statewide election held in May 2009, voters rejected five of six ballot measures that were meant to help close the staggering deficit.

Turnout declined in the first two statewide primaries held under the top two rules.

The law took effect on January 1 , 2013after 52.4% of voters approved a statewide referendum held on November 6 , 2012

The lieutenant governor is elected on the same election ticket as the Governor in a statewide election held every four years, concurrent with United States presidential elections.

The trouble came as the state Republican Party has been trying to claw its way back to relevance, with GOP voter registration in California at a historic low and every statewide office held by Democrats.

While the "county line" has helped some statewide candidates receive higher vote totals, others have won statewide primaries without holding the designation.