Illinois: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Illinois, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Illinois |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Richard J. Durbin (D) or Tammy Duckworth (D) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. Illinois has 17 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | JB Pritzker |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Springfield |
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 Illinois
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan L. Jackson | Democrat |
| 2 | Robin L. Kelly | Democrat |
| 3 | Delia C. Ramirez | Democrat |
| 4 | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democrat |
| 5 | Mike Quigley | Democrat |
| 6 | Sean Casten | Democrat |
| 7 | Danny K. Davis | Democrat |
| 8 | Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democrat |
| 9 | Janice D. Schakowsky | Democrat |
| 10 | Bradley Scott Schneider | Democrat |
| 11 | Bill Foster | Democrat |
| 12 | Mike Bost | Republican |
| 13 | Nikki Budzinski | Democrat |
| 14 | Lauren Underwood | Democrat |
| 15 | Mary E. Miller | Republican |
| 16 | Darin LaHood | Republican |
| 17 | Eric Sorensen | Democrat |
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 Illinois?
As of November 5, 2026, Illinois's U.S. senators are Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Illinois?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Illinois is JB Pritzker.
What is the capital of Illinois?
The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
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.