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New York citizenship test answers
These are the current answers to the three state-dependent civics questions for New York.
✓ Current as of 2026-07-26These New York 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 Schumer or Kirsten Gillibrand.
- Q43 - Who is the Governor of your state now? Kathy Hochul.
- Q44 - What is the capital of your state? Albany.
Frequently asked questions
Who are New York's U.S. senators?
New York's U.S. Senators are Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. 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 New York?
The Governor of New York is Kathy Hochul. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
What is the capital of New York?
The capital of New York is Albany.