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