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California answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions depend on where you live. These are the answers for California as of October 2026.
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff
Name your U.S. representative.
Find your U.S. representative by ZIP code at house.gov.
Who is the governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom
What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
Officials change after elections. Check the U.S. Senate and National Governors Association lists before your interview, and give the name of the person in office that day.