Oregon Secretary of State launches Oregon Blue Book photo contest for 2027-2028 edition

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced the start of the 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest today in Salem.The contest seeks photo submissions for the cover of the upcoming edition of the Oregon Blue Book.

The Oregon Blue Book, which is the state's official almanac and fact book, has been in continuous publication every odd-numbered year by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office since 1911.The Oregon Secretary of State's Office organizes the photo contest every even-numbered year.

The 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo contest is open until Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Photographers interested in participating are encouraged to carefully review the contest guidelines before submitting images.

Oregon Secretary of State Read emphasized the significance of the book's appearance.

"The iconic covers of the Oregon Blue Book are part of what makes these books so special," Read said. "I'm looking forward to seeing how our local photographers showcase the people and places in Oregon through their lens."

Image submissions can be made through the Oregon Secretary of State's website or by regular mail. If an image is chosen, contest winners must provide a digital TIFF or high-quality PNG file to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office.

The Oregon Blue Book contains listings and descriptions of state government agencies and educational institutions. It also features an almanac, maps and facts about Oregon history and elections, as well as information on the arts and other cultural institutions in Oregon.

The Oregon Secretary of State will select one image for the front cover and one image for the back cover of the book.

Contest winners will be announced in January 2027.