Vermont Citizenship Test Answers: Senators, Governor, Capital

Citizenship test answers for Vermont

Updated 20 October 2026 · 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 Vermont, 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.

Vermont at a glance

U.S. senators	Bernard Sanders, Peter Welch source
U.S. representative	Becca Balint source
Governor	Phil Scott source
Capital	Montpelier source

How to answer each question

Question (2025 / 2008 number)	Your answer in Vermont
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now? (2025 #23 · 2008 #20)	Either of your two senators: Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch.
Name your U.S. representative. (2025 #29 · 2008 #23)	Vermont has one at-large seat, so everyone in Vermont has the same representative: Becca Balint.
Who is the governor of your state now? (2025 #61 · 2008 #43)	Phil Scott.
What is the capital of your state? (2025 #62 · 2008 #44)	Montpelier.

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.

Check before your interview

Senators: senate.gov
Representative: house.gov — find your representative
Governor: usa.gov — Vermont
President, Vice President, Speaker and Chief Justice: uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates

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Frequently asked

Who are the U.S. senators for Vermont?

As of October 20, 2026, the U.S. senators for Vermont are Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch, 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 Vermont?

As of October 20, 2026, the governor of Vermont is Phil Scott, according to usa.gov. Check again before your interview.

What is the capital of Vermont?

The capital of Vermont is Montpelier.

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

Vermont has one at-large seat. As of October 20, 2026 its representative is Becca Balint.

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