This graphic illustrates general patterns, not immutable laws. Once in a while, a statewide official (e.g., John Garamendi) runs for the US House, but the arrow usually goes in the other direction.
The table also leaves out local offices, since their placement on the graphic depends on the size of the community. Janice Hahn is giving up a House seat to run for LA County Supervisor. That decision puzzles people who do not understand that supervisors have vast powers in districts that are larger than many states.
Congress is more polarized than it was 40-50 years ago, but a look even farther back yields a different picture:
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