Vermont: answers for the citizenship test
Four civics questions have answers that depend on where you live. Here are the answers for Vermont, as of November 5, 2026.
| Question | Answer for Vermont |
|---|---|
| Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? 2025 test: Q23, 2008 test: Q20 | Bernard Sanders (I) or Peter Welch (D) |
| Name your U.S. Representative. 2025 test: Q29, 2008 test: Q23 | Becca Balint (VT at-large district) |
| Who is the governor of your state now? 2025 test: Q61, 2008 test: Q43 | Phil Scott |
| What is the capital of your state? 2025 test: Q62, 2008 test: Q44 | Montpelier |
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.
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 Vermont?
As of November 5, 2026, Vermont's U.S. senators are Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch. On the citizenship test, naming one of them is enough.
Who is the governor of Vermont?
As of November 5, 2026, the governor of Vermont is Phil Scott.
What is the capital of Vermont?
The capital of Vermont is Montpelier.
Sources: members of Congress from the public-domain congress-legislators data set; governors from Wikidata. Data as of November 5, 2026.
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