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Citizenship test answers for Illinois

Updated · Names checked October 20, 2026 against official U.S. government sources

Four civics questions depend on where you live. Here is how to answer each one in Illinois, using the instructions USCIS prints with the questions and names taken from official government sources on October 20, 2026.

Elections on November 3, 2026Many Senate seats, every House seat and many governorships are on the ballot. Winners take office in January 2027 or on the date their state sets, so some names on this page may change soon. You must name whoever holds the office on the day of your interview — check the official links below before you go.

Illinois at a glance

U.S. senatorsTammy Duckworth, Richard J. Durbin source
U.S. representatives17 districts — look yours up by ZIP code source
GovernorJB Pritzker source
CapitalSpringfield source

How to answer each question

Question (2025 / 2008 number)Your answer in Illinois
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? (2025 #23 · 2008 #20)Either of your two senators: Tammy Duckworth and Richard J. Durbin.
Name your U.S. representative. (2025 #29 · 2008 #23)Illinois has 17 congressional districts, so your representative depends on your address. Find yours with your ZIP code at house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.
Who is the governor of your state now? (2025 #61 · 2008 #43)JB Pritzker.
What is the capital of your state? (2025 #62 · 2008 #44)Springfield.

The senator and capital questions are also among the 65/20 questions on the 2008 version (and the governor question on the 2025 version), so applicants studying only the 20 starred questions still need these answers.

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Your state is set to Illinois for this practice test, so the "capital of your state" question is graded against it.

Frequently asked

Who are the U.S. senators for Illinois?

As of October 20, 2026, the U.S. senators for Illinois are Tammy Duckworth and Richard J. Durbin, according to senate.gov. You only need to name one. Check senate.gov before your interview, because senators can change.

Who is the governor of Illinois?

As of October 20, 2026, the governor of Illinois is JB Pritzker, according to usa.gov. Check again before your interview.

What is the capital of Illinois?

The capital of Illinois is Springfield.

How do I find my U.S. representative in Illinois?

Illinois has 17 districts. Enter your ZIP code at house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative to find yours.

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