South Carolina: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for South Carolina, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Tim Scott (R) or Darline Graham (R) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | It depends on your congressional district. South Carolina has 7 representatives (listed below). |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Henry McMaster |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Columbia |
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 South 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 | Nancy Mace | Republican |
| 2 | Joe Wilson | Republican |
| 3 | Sheri Biggs | Republican |
| 4 | William R. Timmons IV | Republican |
| 5 | Ralph Norman | Republican |
| 6 | James E. Clyburn | Democrat |
| 7 | Russell Fry | 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 South Carolina?
As of November 5, 2026, South Carolina's U.S. senators are Tim Scott and Darline Graham. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of South Carolina?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of South Carolina is Henry McMaster.
What is the capital of South Carolina?
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia.
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.