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Virginia Civics Test Answers for the 2025 Citizenship Test
Virginia applicants should review the state-specific civics answers before the naturalization interview. Start with Richmond, Governor Abigail Spanberger, and one of Virginia's current U.S. senators, then confirm your U.S. representative based on your address.
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Fast review
Four answers to have ready
Capital
Richmond
Stable state answerOne senator
Tim Kaine
Also accepted: Mark R. WarnerRepresentative
Depends on your district
11 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia. Use the district lookup below to practice the correct House answer for your part of the state.
District lookup
11 districtsNeed help finding your district? Use the House district finder
Interview practice
Practice these four Virginia questions
Answer them out loud the way you would answer a USCIS officer.
Governor
Who is the governor of Virginia now?
Expected answer: Abigail Spanberger
Say the governor name clearly, the same way you would answer in the interview.
Capital
What is the capital of Virginia?
Expected answer: Richmond
Use the capital city only.
One senator
Who is one of Virginia's U.S. senators now?
Expected answer: Tim Kaine
Another correct answer is Mark R. Warner.
Representative
Name your U.S. representative in Virginia.
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 Virginia 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 Virginia now for the citizenship test?
For the 2025 civics test, the current governor answer for Virginia is Abigail Spanberger. 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 Virginia for the civics test?
For the 2025 civics test, the capital of Virginia is Richmond. 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 Virginia's U.S. senators now?
For the 2025 civics test, one correct senator answer is Tim Kaine or Mark R. Warner. 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 Virginia?
For the 2025 civics test, your House answer depends on your address, not just your state. Virginia currently has 11 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
Study the state facts here, then create your free account to save progress and switch into realistic civics practice with spoken answers, feedback, and readiness-focused review.
Verification
Sources
Use the official references below if you want to confirm a recent change yourself.