Nebraska: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Nebraska, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Deb Fischer (R) or Pete Ricketts (R) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. Nebraska has 3 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Jim Pillen |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Lincoln |
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 Nebraska
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Flood | Republican |
| 2 | Don Bacon | Republican |
| 3 | Adrian 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 Nebraska?
As of November 5, 2026, Nebraska's U.S. senators are Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Nebraska?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Nebraska is Jim Pillen.
What is the capital of Nebraska?
The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln.
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.