North Carolina state answers

Updated May 3, 2026

North Carolina Civics Test Answers for the 2025 Citizenship Test

This North Carolina citizenship test guide focuses on the answers USCIS expects to vary by where you live. Review Raleigh, Governor Josh Stein, and the current senators here, then use the lookup section to find the right House member for your address.

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Fast review

Four answers to have ready

Governor

Josh Stein

Current statewide official

Capital

Raleigh

Stable state answer

One senator

Ted Budd

Also accepted: Thom Tillis

Representative

Depends on your district

14 possible House districts

Why local facts matter

The national test still asks where you live

On the 2025 civics test, some answers depend on your state. For North Carolina, that includes the governor, the state capital, one current senator, and your U.S. representative.

01

Start with fixed answers

Lock in the state capital and the governor before adding names that can change.

02

Choose one senator

USCIS asks for one senator, so pick the name you can say most confidently out loud.

03

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 North Carolina. Use the district lookup below to practice the correct House answer for your part of the state.

District lookup

14 districts

Need help finding your district? Use the House district finder

Interview practice

Practice these four North Carolina questions

Answer them out loud the way you would answer a USCIS officer.

Governor

Who is the governor of North Carolina now?

Expected answer: Josh Stein

Say the governor name clearly, the same way you would answer in the interview.

Capital

What is the capital of North Carolina?

Expected answer: Raleigh

Use the capital city only.

One senator

Who is one of North Carolina's U.S. senators now?

Expected answer: Ted Budd

Another correct answer is Thom Tillis.

Representative

Name your U.S. representative in North Carolina.

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina now for the citizenship test?

If USCIS asks this in your interview, the current governor answer for North Carolina is Josh Stein. 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 North Carolina for the civics test?

If USCIS asks this in your interview, the capital of North Carolina is Raleigh. 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 North Carolina's U.S. senators now?

If USCIS asks this in your interview, one correct senator answer is Ted Budd or Thom Tillis. 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 North Carolina?

If USCIS asks this in your interview, your House answer depends on your address, not just your state. North Carolina currently has 14 congressional districts, so use a ZIP code or address lookup when available, or choose your district in the fallback tool on this page.

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Verification

Sources

Use the official references below if you want to confirm a recent change yourself.