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South Dakota citizenship test answers
These are the current answers to the three state-dependent civics questions for South Dakota.
✓ Current as of 2026-07-26These South Dakota 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 Thune or Mike Rounds.
- Q43 - Who is the Governor of your state now? Larry Rhoden.
- Q44 - What is the capital of your state? Pierre.
Frequently asked questions
Who are South Dakota's U.S. senators?
South Dakota's U.S. Senators are John Thune and Mike Rounds. 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 South Dakota?
The Governor of South Dakota is Larry Rhoden. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
What is the capital of South Dakota?
The capital of South Dakota is Pierre.