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Washington Civics Test Answers for the 2025 Citizenship Test
If you live in Washington, these are the 2025 civics test answers that change with your state. This page keeps the key facts together so you can practice Olympia, Governor Bob Ferguson, and the current Senate names without guessing.
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Fast review
Four answers to have ready
Capital
Olympia
Stable state answerOne senator
Maria Cantwell
Also accepted: Patty MurrayRepresentative
Depends on your district
10 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 Washington, 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 Washington. Use the district lookup below to practice the correct House answer for your part of the state.
District lookup
10 districtsNeed help finding your district? Use the House district finder
Interview practice
Practice these four Washington questions
Answer them out loud the way you would answer a USCIS officer.
Governor
Who is the governor of Washington now?
Expected answer: Bob Ferguson
Say the governor name clearly, the same way you would answer in the interview.
Capital
What is the capital of Washington?
Expected answer: Olympia
Use the capital city only.
One senator
Who is one of Washington's U.S. senators now?
Expected answer: Maria Cantwell
Another correct answer is Patty Murray.
Representative
Name your U.S. representative in Washington.
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 Washington 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 Washington now for the citizenship test?
On the naturalization interview, the current governor answer for Washington is Bob Ferguson. 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 Washington for the civics test?
On the naturalization interview, the capital of Washington is Olympia. 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 Washington's U.S. senators now?
On the naturalization interview, one correct senator answer is Maria Cantwell or Patty Murray. 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 Washington?
On the naturalization interview, your House answer depends on your address, not just your state. Washington currently has 10 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.