Quick answer (verified 2026-06-16 by CivicFlare):
The current Governor of Nebraska is Jim Pillen. On the USCIS civics test, "What is the name of the Governor of your state now?" — if you live in Nebraska, the answer is Jim Pillen. Always confirm against current official sources before your interview, as this answer changes after elections.
Last verified: 2026-06-16. Three USCIS civics questions have answers that depend on where you live and who currently holds office. If you are a resident of Nebraska, here are your current answers for the naturalization interview.
The USCIS officer will ask these as part of the oral civics test. Because Governors and Senators change with elections, always reconfirm the current office holders before your interview. Practice these alongside the full question list with our free U.S. citizenship practice test.
If your U.S. Representative is also asked, that answer depends on your specific congressional district within Nebraska. Use your home address to look up your Representative on the official House of Representatives website. The Governor, Senators, and state capital above apply to all Nebraska residents.
The current Governor of Nebraska is Jim Pillen. On the USCIS civics test, "What is the name of the Governor of your state now?" — if you live in Nebraska, the answer is Jim Pillen. Always confirm against current official sources before your interview, as this answer changes after elections.
Nebraska's two current U.S. Senators are Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts. On the test, "Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?" — naming either Deb Fischer or Pete Ricketts is a correct answer for Nebraska residents.
The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln. This answer does not change.
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