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North Carolina Citizenship Test Answers (2026)
The answers to the civics questions that depend on where you live in North Carolina: 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: Ted Budd or Thom Tillis
- Name your U.S. representative.
- It depends on where you live. North Carolina has 14 representatives, one for each congressional district (see the list below).
- Who is the governor of your state now?
- Josh Stein
- What is the capital of your state?
- Raleigh
North Carolina’s U.S. senators
Like every state, North Carolina has two U.S. senators. The officer asks for one name, so pick the one that is easier for you to say and remember.
- Ted Budd (Republican)
- Thom Tillis (Republican) This seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Senators elected in November take office on January 3, 2027. Until then, the current senator is the right answer. We update this page when the new senator is sworn in.
North Carolina’s U.S. representatives
North Carolina has 14 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 | Donald G. Davis | Democrat |
| District 2 | Deborah K. Ross | Democrat |
| District 3 | Gregory F. Murphy | Republican |
| District 4 | Valerie P. Foushee | Democrat |
| District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| District 6 | Addison P. McDowell | Republican |
| District 7 | David Rouzer | Republican |
| District 8 | Mark Harris | Republican |
| District 9 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
| District 10 | Pat Harrigan | Republican |
| District 11 | Chuck Edwards | Republican |
| District 12 | Alma S. Adams | Democrat |
| District 13 | Brad Knott | Republican |
| District 14 | Tim Moore | Republican |
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 North Carolina
The governor of North Carolina is Josh Stein.
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 North Carolina
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.
Common mistake: Charlotte is the largest city, but it is not the capital. The answer is Raleigh.
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina. 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.