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