23Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Kirsten E. GillibrandorCharles E. SchumerEither name is a right answer.
Civics test answers for New York
Your answers to the four questions on the 2025 civics test that depend on where you live.
29Name your U.S. representative.
Depends on your districtNew York has 26 districts, listed below.
61Who is the governor of your state now?
Kathy HochulGovernor of New York
62What is the capital of your state?
AlbanyCapital of New York
New York representatives by district
- 1st DistrictNick LaLota
- 2nd DistrictAndrew R. Garbarino
- 3rd DistrictThomas R. Suozzi
- 4th DistrictLaura Gillen
- 5th DistrictGregory W. Meeks
- 6th DistrictGrace Meng
- 7th DistrictNydia M. Velázquez
- 8th DistrictHakeem S. Jeffries
- 9th DistrictYvette D. Clarke
- 10th DistrictDaniel S. Goldman
- 11th DistrictNicole Malliotakis
- 12th DistrictJerrold Nadler
- 13th DistrictAdriano Espaillat
- 14th DistrictAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- 15th DistrictRitchie Torres
- 16th DistrictGeorge Latimer
- 17th DistrictMichael Lawler
- 18th DistrictPatrick Ryan
- 19th DistrictJosh Riley
- 20th DistrictPaul Tonko
- 21st DistrictElise M. Stefanik
- 22nd DistrictJohn W. Mannion
- 23rd DistrictNicholas A. Langworthy
- 24th DistrictClaudia Tenney
- 25th DistrictJoseph D. Morelle
- 26th DistrictTimothy M. Kennedy
The four that change with elections
38What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J. Trump
39What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
30What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
57Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Answer with who holds the office on the day of your interview. These names were checked on October 12, 2026.
The midterm election is on November 3, 2026. The new Congress takes office on January 3, 2027, and new governors on dates each state sets. If your interview is after that, look your answers up again here.
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