Idaho 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 Idaho citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Brad Little (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Mike Crapo and Jim Risch — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Boise
Who is the Governor of Idaho for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Brad Little.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Idaho is Brad Little.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Idaho?
USCIS question 20: Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Idaho is Mike Crapo.”
What is the capital of Idaho?
USCIS question 44: Boise.
Practice saying: “The capital of Idaho is Boise.”
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 Governor of Idaho for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Idaho is Brad Little (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Idaho's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Idaho's two U.S. Senators are Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Idaho?
The capital of Idaho is Boise. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Idaho?
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 Idaho.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Idaho?
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 Idaho applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the Idaho citizenship test preparation guide.
Practice free in the interactive simulator or take the free 20-question practice test.