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