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District of Columbia answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions depend on where you live. These are the answers for District of Columbia as of October 2026.
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
D.C. has no U.S. senators.
Name your U.S. representative.
D.C. has a nonvoting Delegate in the House. You may name the Delegate or say D.C. has no voting representative in Congress. Find them at house.gov.
Who is the governor of your state now?
D.C. does not have a governor.
What is the capital of your state?
D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital.
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.