Louisiana 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 Louisiana citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Jeff Landry (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Baton Rouge
Who is the Governor of Louisiana for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Jeff Landry.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Louisiana is Jeff Landry.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Louisiana?
USCIS question 20: Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Louisiana is Bill Cassidy.”
What is the capital of Louisiana?
USCIS question 44: Baton Rouge.
Practice saying: “The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge.”
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 Louisiana for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Louisiana is Jeff Landry (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Louisiana's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Louisiana's two U.S. Senators are Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Louisiana?
The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana citizenship test preparation guide.
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