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