Perfect-Ad6975's journey

I recently left my job at a political office where I worked for two years due to a combination of political turnover and a desire for a new opportunity. I'm 25 years old and open to relocating anywhere in the U.S. for a position that aligns with my political beliefs. However, I've been struggling to land job offers, often making it to the final interview stage but ultimately losing out, likely due to internal candidates or my lack of local ties. I'm considering the idea of stating in my cover letters that I currently live in the area of the job I'm applying for, even though I don't. I wouldn't claim to be from the area, but I would say I recently moved there and am eager to break into the local political scene. I'm curious if this approach is advisable or if anyone has alternative suggestions.