Missouri: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Missouri, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Missouri |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Josh Hawley (R) or Eric Schmitt (R) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. Missouri has 8 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Mike Kehoe |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Jefferson City |
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 Missouri
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Bell | Democrat |
| 2 | Ann Wagner | Republican |
| 3 | Robert F. Onder, Jr. | Republican |
| 4 | Mark Alford | Republican |
| 5 | Emanuel Cleaver | Democrat |
| 6 | Sam Graves | Republican |
| 7 | Eric Burlison | Republican |
| 8 | Jason Smith | 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 Missouri?
As of November 5, 2026, Missouri's U.S. senators are Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Missouri?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Missouri is Mike Kehoe.
What is the capital of Missouri?
The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City.
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.