Maine: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Maine, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Maine |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Susan M. Collins (R) or Angus S. King, Jr. (I) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. Maine has 2 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Janet T. Mills |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Augusta |
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 Maine
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chellie Pingree | Democrat |
| 2 | Jared F. Golden | 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 Maine?
As of November 5, 2026, Maine's U.S. senators are Susan M. Collins and Angus S. King, Jr.. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Maine?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Maine is Janet T. Mills.
What is the capital of Maine?
The capital of Maine is Augusta.
Sources: members of Congress from the public-domain congress-legislators data set; governors from Wikidata. Data as of November 5, 2026.
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