Iowa 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 Iowa citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Kim Reynolds (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Des Moines
Who is the Governor of Iowa for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Kim Reynolds.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Iowa is Kim Reynolds.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Iowa?
USCIS question 20: Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Iowa is Chuck Grassley.”
What is the capital of Iowa?
USCIS question 44: Des Moines.
Practice saying: “The capital of Iowa is Des Moines.”
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 Iowa for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Iowa is Kim Reynolds (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Iowa's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Iowa's two U.S. Senators are Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Iowa?
The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Iowa?
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 Iowa.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Iowa?
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 Iowa applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
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Study with the Iowa citizenship test preparation guide.
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