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New Hampshire Civics Test Answers for the 2025 Citizenship Test
New Hampshire has its own civics answers for governor, capital, senators, and House district. Use this page to review Concord, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and the state-specific names that can change before interview day.
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Fast review
Four answers to have ready
Capital
Concord
Stable state answerOne senator
Maggie Hassan
Also accepted: Jeanne ShaheenRepresentative
Depends on your district
2 possible House districtsWhy local facts matter
The national test still asks where you live
On the 2025 civics test, some answers depend on your state. For New Hampshire, that includes the governor, the state capital, one current senator, and your U.S. representative.
Start with fixed answers
Lock in the state capital and the governor before adding names that can change.
Choose one senator
USCIS asks for one senator, so pick the name you can say most confidently out loud.
Confirm your district
Finish with your House representative because that answer depends on your current address.
District-aware answer
Find Your U.S. Representative
Your U.S. representative depends on where you live inside New Hampshire. Use the district lookup below to practice the correct House answer for your part of the state.
District lookup
2 districtsNeed help finding your district? Use the House district finder
Interview practice
Practice these four New Hampshire questions
Answer them out loud the way you would answer a USCIS officer.
Governor
Who is the governor of New Hampshire now?
Expected answer: Kelly Ayotte
Say the governor name clearly, the same way you would answer in the interview.
Capital
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
Expected answer: Concord
Use the capital city only.
One senator
Who is one of New Hampshire's U.S. senators now?
Expected answer: Maggie Hassan
Another correct answer is Jeanne Shaheen.
Representative
Name your U.S. representative in New Hampshire.
Expected answer: Answer depends on your current address or congressional district.
Use the lookup section below. If you already know your district, start with District 1.
Before interview day
Answers can change
Use this page as your New Hampshire civics review sheet, then re-check current officials before your interview. Source links are included below for recent changes.
Common questions
FAQ
These are the follow-up questions applicants usually ask when they start reviewing state-specific answers.
Who is the governor of New Hampshire now for the citizenship test?
For New Hampshire applicants, the current governor answer for New Hampshire is Kelly Ayotte. This is one of the answers applicants should re-check close to interview day because governors can change after elections, resignations, or appointments.
What is the capital of New Hampshire for the civics test?
For New Hampshire applicants, the capital of New Hampshire is Concord. Capitals are stable facts, but they still matter because USCIS may ask the question exactly as "What is the capital of your state?"
Who is one of New Hampshire's U.S. senators now?
For New Hampshire applicants, one correct senator answer is Maggie Hassan or Jeanne Shaheen. Either name works because USCIS asks for one senator, not both, but it helps to know both names for review.
How do I find my U.S. representative in New Hampshire?
For New Hampshire applicants, your House answer depends on your address, not just your state. New Hampshire currently has 2 congressional districts, so use a ZIP code or address lookup when available, or choose your district in the fallback tool on this page.
Practice the real interview, not just the answer list
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Verification
Sources
Use the official references below if you want to confirm a recent change yourself.