OR Sec of State release - SALEM, OR — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced the start of the 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office holds the contest every even-numbered year in preparation for the launch of the upcoming edition of the Oregon Blue Book. “The iconic covers of the Oregon Blue Book are part of what makes these books so special,” said Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read. “I’m looking forward to seeing how our local photographers showcase the people and places in Oregon through their lens.” The 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo contest runs from today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, until Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Photographers are encouraged to carefully read the contest guidelines before submitting their images. Images must be submitted through the Oregon Secretary of State’s website or through regular mail. If selected, contest winners must provide a digital TIFF or high-quality PNG file to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. Additional submission guidelines can be found on the contest guidelines page. The Oregon Secretary of State selects one image for the front cover and one image for the back cover of the book. Contest winners will be announced in January 2027. About the Oregon Blue Book: The Oregon Blue Book is the state’s official almanac and fact book. It’s produced every odd-numbered year by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office and has been in continuous publication since 1911. The Oregon Blue Book contains listings and descriptions of government agencies and educational institutions. It also features an almanac, maps, facts about Oregon history and elections, as well as information on the arts and other cultural institutions in Oregon. The 2025-2026 Oregon Blue Book can be purchased online through the Secretary of State’s Oregon Blue Book website and independent bookstores around the state.