Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Oregon
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Oregon. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Oregon | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Salem |
| Governor | Tina Kotek |
| U.S. senator (1) | Ron Wyden |
| U.S. senator (2) | Jeff Merkley |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Oregon. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Oregon questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Salem
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Tina Kotek
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Ron Wyden or Jeff Merkley
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Oregon set)Oregon civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Oregon for the civics test?
- Salem. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Oregon residents.
- Who is the governor of Oregon now?
- Tina Kotek. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Kotek” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Oregon?
- Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. Question 23 asks for only one of your state's senators, so naming either one is correct.
- How do I find my U.S. representative in Oregon?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Oregon representative for you.
- Is the Oregon version of the test different?
- No. Every applicant takes the same 2025 civics test of 128 questions; only the capital, governor, senator, and representative answers change with where you live in Oregon.