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Iowa citizenship test answers
These are the current answers to the three state-dependent civics questions for Iowa.
✓ Current as of 2026-07-26These Iowa answers were last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26. The next scheduled turnover is 2027-01-03, when the next Congress is seated and a large block of Senate seats changes at once, with governors inaugurated over the following weeks. On or after that date, confirm your answers at uscis.gov.
How these questions are asked
- Q20 - Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Name either Chuck Grassley or Joni Ernst.
- Q43 - Who is the Governor of your state now? Kim Reynolds.
- Q44 - What is the capital of your state? Des Moines.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Iowa's U.S. senators?
Iowa's U.S. Senators are Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst. In the interview you only need to name one of them. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
Who is the governor of Iowa?
The Governor of Iowa is Kim Reynolds. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
What is the capital of Iowa?
The capital of Iowa is Des Moines.