District of Columbia Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current District of Columbia citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Mayor
- Muriel Bowser (Democratic)
- U.S. Senators
- District of Columbia has no U.S. Senators — that is the correct test answer.
Note for District of Columbia residents: D.C. is not a state. For Q20, answer that D.C. has no U.S. Senators. For Q43, D.C. has a Mayor instead of a Governor. For Q44, answer that the capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
Who is the Mayor of District of Columbia for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Muriel Bowser.
Practice saying: “The Mayor of District of Columbia is Muriel Bowser.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from District of Columbia?
USCIS question 20: District of Columbia has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of District of Columbia?
USCIS question 44: D.C. is not a state; the U.S. capital is Washington, D.C..
Practice saying: “D.C. is not a state. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mayor of District of Columbia for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Mayor of District of Columbia is Muriel Bowser (Democratic). D.C. has a Mayor instead of a Governor — if the officer asks about the Governor of your state, explain that. Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are District of Columbia's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
District of Columbia has no U.S. Senators. On the citizenship test, the correct answer for District of Columbia residents is that District of Columbia has no U.S. Senators.
What is the capital of District of Columbia?
D.C. is not a state, so there is no state capital to name. If asked about the capital of your state, explain that D.C. is not a state and that the capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
Is the citizenship test different in District of Columbia?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in District of Columbia.
Where do I take the citizenship test in District of Columbia?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every District of Columbia applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
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