Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Washington
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Washington. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Washington | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Olympia |
| Governor | Bob Ferguson |
| U.S. senator (1) | Patty Murray |
| U.S. senator (2) | Maria Cantwell |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Washington. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Washington questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Olympia
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Bob Ferguson
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Patty Murray or Maria Cantwell
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Washington set)Washington civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Washington for the civics test?
- Olympia. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Washington residents.
- Who is the governor of Washington now?
- Bob Ferguson. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Ferguson” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Washington?
- Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. 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 Washington?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Washington representative for you.
- Is the Washington 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 Washington.