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Civics test answers for Missouri

At your interview, four civics questions depend on where you live. These are the answers for Missouri. Answer with the officials serving on the day of your interview.

Last updated November 2, 2026

Question 23

Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?

Your answerName one.

  • Eric Schmitt
  • Josh Hawley

Question 61

Who is the governor of your state now?

Your answer

  • Mike Kehoe

Question 62

What is the capital of your state?

Your answer

  • Jefferson City

Question 29

U.S. representatives for Missouri

Name your U.S. representative.

Your representative depends on your congressional district.

  • District 1Wesley Bell
  • District 2Ann Wagner
  • District 3Robert F. Onder, Jr.
  • District 4Mark Alford
  • District 5Emanuel Cleaver
  • District 6Sam Graves
  • District 7Eric Burlison
  • District 8Jason Smith
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How do you answer these questions in Missouri?

Missouri has two U.S. senators, Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley. You only need to name one of them. A seat can change after an election, a resignation, or an appointment, so check the names again shortly before your interview.

Missouri is divided into 8 congressional districts. Your answer depends on the district your home address is in, so two neighbors in different districts can have different answers. Look up your address with our tool, or find your district in the list above.

17 states have more House seats than Missouri. 4 other states also have 8.

The governor of Missouri is Mike Kehoe. Governors change after elections, so name the person in office on the day of your interview.

The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City.

The governor question is also on the shorter list for the 65/20 special consideration, which is for applicants who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for 20 years or more when they file. They study 20 questions instead of 128.

How do these questions fit into the civics test?

On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 questions from the list of 128, and you pass by answering 12 correctly. The four questions on this page are part of that list, so any of them may come up. If one does, answer for the place where you live at the time of your interview.

Officeholders can change at any time, after an election, a resignation, or an appointment. We update this page from official sources and show the date of the last check at the top.

Read our guide to the 2025 civics test

After the oath: registering to vote

Once you take the Oath of Allegiance, you're a U.S. citizen and can register to vote. Each state sets its own deadlines and ways to register. vote.gov, the federal government's voter registration site, explains how it works in Missouri and links to the state's election office.

Register to vote in Missouri (vote.gov)
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Sources

Answers for other states and territories