North Carolina: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for North Carolina, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Thom Tillis (R) or Ted Budd (R) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. North Carolina has 14 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Josh Stein |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Raleigh |
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 North Carolina
Your representative depends on your district. Find your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find the name below.
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donald G. Davis | Democrat |
| 2 | Deborah K. Ross | Democrat |
| 3 | Gregory F. Murphy | Republican |
| 4 | Valerie P. Foushee | Democrat |
| 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| 6 | Addison P. McDowell | Republican |
| 7 | David Rouzer | Republican |
| 8 | Mark Harris | Republican |
| 9 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
| 10 | Pat Harrigan | Republican |
| 11 | Chuck Edwards | Republican |
| 12 | Alma S. Adams | Democrat |
| 13 | Brad Knott | Republican |
| 14 | Tim Moore | 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 North Carolina?
As of November 5, 2026, North Carolina's U.S. senators are Thom Tillis and Ted Budd. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of North Carolina?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of North Carolina is Josh Stein.
What is the capital of North Carolina?
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.
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.