Idaho Blue Book

The Idaho Blue Book is published biennially in odd-numbered years under the direction of the Secretary of State. It contains constitutional, historical and statistical information about the state of Idaho. It also details the structure of Idaho's government and includes biographies of elected officials. The book is distributed free to all schools and libraries in the state upon request.

The Blue Book received its name not from the color of its cover but rather by definition of content. Bartlett's Dictionary of Americanisms defines the term Blue Book as "a printed book containing the names of all persons holding office under the Government of the United States. It answers the Red Book of England." Individual states have taken this concept and expanded it to include a wealth of information about state officials and resources as well as statistical and historical profiles.

The print edition currently available is the 2009/2010.

To order the Idaho Blue Book, send your request to the address below:
Secretary of State's Office
Attn: Pat Herman
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0080

The cost of the Blue Book is $10.00 (postage and handling included). Please make your remittance payable to the "State of Idaho".

An order form is provided for your convenience, however, it is not required that you use this form.

We also have a page that will show all of your payment options.

Questions or comments about the Idaho Blue Book?
Email sosinfo@sos.idaho.gov

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October 19 2009
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October 12 2009
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October 05 2009
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September 21 2009
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September 14 2009
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September 07 2009
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August 31 2009
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August 17 2009
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