Support for Progressive Party Plummets in Reykjavík Poll Ahead of Municipal Elections

In Reykjavík, a recent poll indicates a significant decline in support for the Progressive Party ahead of potential municipal elections. Their backing has dropped by 14%, leaving them with just 4% of the votes. The Social Democratic Alliance leads with 26%, followed by the Independence Party at 20%. The Pirate Party holds 12% support, while the Left-Green Movement trails with only 3%.

The poll, conducted from August 7 to 16, surveyed 869 individuals, yielding a 75% response rate. Results show a slight increase in support for the Social Democratic Alliance by 5.6%, a rise of 6.4% for the Reform Party, and a marginal increase of 0.3% for the Pirates. Based on these figures, the Progressive Party could secure only one representative in the city council, though this remains uncertain.

Public sentiment regarding the current council majority is low, with only 18% of Reykjavík residents believing they are performing well. A larger percentage, 44%, thinks the majority is failing, while the minority coalition also receives poor ratings, with just 10% regarding them positively. The dissatisfaction is notably high among men aged 50-59 and those residing east of the Elliðaá river.

When asked who has performed best during the current council term, 18% named Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir from the Socialist Party, followed by Dagur B. Eggertsson of the Social Democratic Alliance at 16% and Hildur Björnsdóttir of the Independence Party at 14%. The mayor ranks fourth, with a mere 7% expressing approval of their performance. Residents in the city center and Vesturbær appear more satisfied with the mayor’s work than those living east of the river, with a 6% margin of difference.