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Pennsylvania citizenship test answers
These are the current answers to the three state-dependent civics questions for Pennsylvania.
✓ Current as of 2026-07-26These Pennsylvania 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 John Fetterman or Dave McCormick.
- Q43 - Who is the Governor of your state now? Josh Shapiro.
- Q44 - What is the capital of your state? Harrisburg.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Pennsylvania's U.S. senators?
Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators are John Fetterman and Dave McCormick. 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 Pennsylvania?
The Governor of Pennsylvania is Josh Shapiro. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.