Newcomers and Returning Parliamentarians

While the majority of the newly elected MPs are fresh to Alþingi, a few have previous parliamentary experience. Notable among them are:

• Dagbjört Hákonardóttir, who had a brief stint with the Social Democratic Alliance in the last term.
• Karl Gauti Hjaltason and Sigríður Á. Andersen, both seasoned politicians, with Andersen having served as Minister of Justice for the Independence Party from 2017 to 2019.
• Sigurjón Þórðarson and Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir from the People's Party, both former MPs.

Additionally, local governance figures like Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and former Reykjavík mayors Jón Gnarr and Dagur B. Eggertsson now bring their expertise to Alþingi.

Shifts in Political Party Representation

The elections marked a reduction in the number of parties represented in Alþingi. Both the Pirate Party (Píratar) and the Left-Green Movement (Vinstri Græn) failed to secure seats, decreasing the total number of parties in parliament. This shift reflects changing voter priorities and a reshaping of Iceland’s political landscape.

No new parties entered Alþingi, but the balance of power has shifted significantly among the existing ones.

Nationwide Results

The Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) emerged as the largest party, receiving 20.8% of the vote and securing 15 seats. This marks a resurgence for the party, now poised to play a leading role in shaping Iceland’s political agenda.
The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) followed closely, winning 14 seats with 19.4% of the vote, maintaining its traditional stronghold but ceding the top position.

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