South Dakota citizenship test answers

On the USCIS civics test, three answers depend on living in South Dakota: your two U.S. Senators, your Governor, and your state capital. Here are the current answers for South Dakota — then rehearse the full interview out loud below.

Who are your state's U.S. Senators now?

John Thune & Mike Rounds

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Larry Rhoden

What is the capital of your state?

Pierre

Who is your U.S. Representative?

It depends on your district

Each state has multiple districts. Find yours by ZIP code at house.gov.

Officials change with elections. These answers were verified in June 2026. Always confirm the current officeholders before your interview: senate.gov (Senators), nga.org (Governors), and house.gov (your Representative).

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