Answers by state
Washington Citizenship Test Answers (2026)
The answers to the civics questions that depend on where you live in Washington: your U.S. senators, your U.S. representative, your governor and your capital. Checked against official government lists on September 27, 2026.
Quick answers
- Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- Name one: Maria Cantwell or Patty Murray
- Name your U.S. representative.
- It depends on where you live. Washington has 10 representatives, one for each congressional district (see the list below).
- Who is the governor of your state now?
- Bob Ferguson
- What is the capital of your state?
- Olympia
Washington’s U.S. senators
Like every state, Washington has two U.S. senators. The officer asks for one name, so pick the one that is easier for you to say and remember.
- Maria Cantwell (Democrat)
- Patty Murray (Democrat)
Washington’s U.S. representatives
Washington has 10 members of the House of Representatives. Each one represents a congressional district, so your answer depends on your home address. The fastest way to find yours is to enter your ZIP code on house.gov.
Find your representative by ZIP code
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Suzan K. DelBene | Democrat |
| District 2 | Rick Larsen | Democrat |
| District 3 | Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Democrat |
| District 4 | Dan Newhouse | Republican |
| District 5 | Michael Baumgartner | Republican |
| District 6 | Emily Randall | Democrat |
| District 7 | Pramila Jayapal | Democrat |
| District 8 | Kim Schrier | Democrat |
| District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| District 10 | Marilyn Strickland | Democrat |
All House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and the new terms start on January 3, 2027. You only need the name, not the district number or party.
Governor of Washington
The governor of Washington is Bob Ferguson.
On the 2025 test this is one of the 20 questions for applicants who qualify for the 65/20 exception, so older applicants should know it well.
Capital of Washington
The capital of Washington is Olympia.
Common mistake: Seattle is the largest city, but it is not the capital. The answer is Olympia.
If an answer changes before your interview
Officers expect the name of the person in office on the day of your interview. Elected officials can change after elections, resignations and appointments, so check the answers again the week of your interview. USCIS also posts changes at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Last checked September 27, 2026. Sources: senate.gov, the Clerk of the U.S. House (clerk.house.gov) and the National Governors Association (nga.org).
Practice the rest of the test
These four questions are only a small part of the civics test. Practice the others with the free mock test, which follows the real pass rules.
Common questions
Do I need to know both senators from Washington?
No. The question asks for one of your state’s senators, so one correct name is enough.
Do I need to know my representative’s party or district number?
No. The name is enough. The party and district are listed here only to help you find the right person.
I just moved to Washington. Which answers do I give?
Give the answers for the place where you live on the day of your interview. You must live in the state or USCIS district for at least 3 months before you file, so your new address should match your application.
Are these questions on the 65/20 test?
On the 2025 test, only the governor question is part of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants. On the 2008 test, the senator and capital questions are on the 65/20 list.