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District of Columbia

Answers for people who live in the District of Columbia. As of September 29, 2026.

On the test, give the answer that is true on the day of your interview. For a person, that is the person serving on that day. Check USCIS Check for Test Updates before your interview.

U.S. senators

  • D.C. has no U.S. senators.
What the USCIS list says

USCIS note: Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. senators.]

Delegate to the U.S. House

  • Eleanor Holmes Norton

Note: Name your Delegate in the House. (USCIS's note about 'no voting representatives' covers territories.)

May change after November 3, 2026

Governor

  • D.C. does not have a governor.
What the USCIS list says

USCIS note: Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]

Capital

  • D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital.
What the USCIS list says

USCIS note: Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

Coming up in the District of Columbia

These events may change some answers. We update the answers after each change.

  • November 3, 2026: House elections

    May change: representatives. The winners start on January 3, 2027. Source: U.S. House of Representatives.

  • January 3, 2027: New Congress convenes (elects a Speaker)

    May change: Speaker of the House and representatives. Source: Clerk of the House.

Where this comes from

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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