Idaho: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Idaho, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Idaho |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | James E. Risch (R) or Mike Crapo (R) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. Idaho has 2 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Brad Little |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Boise |
After the November 3, 2026 elections, newly elected senators are sworn in on January 3, 2027, and many governors take office in January. Always answer with the person serving on the day of your interview. We refresh this page automatically every week.
U.S. Representatives for Idaho
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Fulcher | Republican |
| 2 | Michael K. Simpson | Republican |
Answers that are the same everywhere
- President: Donald J. Trump
- Vice President: JD Vance
- Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson
- Chief Justice: John Roberts
From the USCIS test-updates page, checked October 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the U.S. senators for Idaho?
As of November 5, 2026, Idaho's U.S. senators are James E. Risch and Mike Crapo. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Idaho?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Idaho is Brad Little.
What is the capital of Idaho?
The capital of Idaho is Boise.
Sources: members of Congress from the public-domain congress-legislators data set; governors from Wikidata. Data as of November 5, 2026.
Study aid only, not legal advice. Not affiliated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Questions and answers are the official USCIS lists (public domain). Always check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.