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