New Hampshire: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for New Hampshire, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Jeanne Shaheen (D) or Margaret Wood Hassan (D) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. New Hampshire has 2 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Chris Sununu |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Concord |
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 New Hampshire
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Pappas | Democrat |
| 2 | Maggie Goodlander | 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 New Hampshire?
As of November 5, 2026, New Hampshire's U.S. senators are Jeanne Shaheen and Margaret Wood Hassan. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of New Hampshire?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of New Hampshire is Chris Sununu.
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
The capital of New Hampshire is Concord.
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.