The phrase "upstate districts" refers to the regions or areas located in the northern part of a state or country, usually away from major cities or urban areas. Full definition
The legislature, a body with many representatives from upstate districts that have few renters, has weakened rent regulation laws year after year. (gothamgazette.com)
Republican senators, however, are doing extensive polling within their districts and some said several upstate districts still strongly oppose same - sex marriage. (newyork.cbslocal.com)
«The ploy is obvious — he is offering $ 100 million for urban schools in upstate districts represented by Assembly Democrats,» Easton said in a statement. (politico.com)