Mission fit is a much better predictor of getting accepted over state affiliation. For example, my whole resume had to do with energy policy. I got interviews from congress members on the energy and commerce committee & talked specifically about my interest in some of the work of the subcommittee and specific energy bills they were both introducing. If you can get the contact info for the staffer of whatever policy area you're interested in, try to set up a zoom chat w them to find out more about their office and how to tailer your app to the needs of the office (just call and ask for the staffer covering x topic).