Progressive Party confirms candidates for South West Constituency in Iceland’s 2024 elections

In the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections, Willum Þór Þórsson, the Minister of Health, and Ágúst Bjarni Garðarsson have been confirmed for the top two positions on the list for the Progressive Party in the South West Constituency. This marks a continuation of their standings from previous elections.

Vala Garðarsdóttir, an archaeologist known for overseeing excavation projects in the vicinity of the Althing, has secured the third spot on the list. Her work involved significant archaeological research at the site where the newest building for the Althing is being constructed.

Margrét Vala Marteinsdóttir, a council representative from Hafnarfjörður, occupies the fourth position.

The candidate list for the Progressive Party in the South West Constituency is as follows:

1. Willum Þór Þórsson 2. Ágúst Bjarni Garðarsson 3. Vala Garðarsdóttir 4. Margrét Vala Marteinsdóttir

As Iceland prepares for the elections, the political landscape is beginning to take shape, with various parties finalizing their candidate lists. As the election date approaches, further updates and developments are expected in the lead-up to this significant event in Iceland’s democratic process. The overall political climate remains dynamic, reflecting a wide array of local and national concerns among the electorate.