The difference is that the internal representation in any state is a state issue, and it's up to the states to make sure those people do/do not have representat

The difference is that the internal representation in any state is a state issue, and it's up to the states to make sure those people do/do not have representation at the state level. I get the impression that most state legislatures do somewhat mirror the federal system with a popularly elected governor, but I haven't ever looked into it deeply.