Quick answer (verified 2026-06-16 by CivicFlare):
The current Governor of Washington is Bob Ferguson. On the USCIS civics test, "What is the name of the Governor of your state now?" — if you live in Washington, the answer is Bob Ferguson. 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 Washington, 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 Washington. 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 Washington residents.
The current Governor of Washington is Bob Ferguson. On the USCIS civics test, "What is the name of the Governor of your state now?" — if you live in Washington, the answer is Bob Ferguson. Always confirm against current official sources before your interview, as this answer changes after elections.
Washington's two current U.S. Senators are Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. On the test, "Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?" — naming either Patty Murray or Maria Cantwell is a correct answer for Washington residents.
The capital of Washington is Olympia. This answer does not change.
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