Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, who leads the Association of the Relatives of Prisoners, has expressed concerns over being viewed unfavorably due to his background. The Samfylking party in Reykjavík has recently faced internal strife, leading to dissatisfaction among members, specifically with the treatment of Guðmundur Ingi in the candidate selection process. The party's committee chair, Björk Vilhelmsdóttir, has noted that there has been a failure to establish trust between the party and Guðmundur Ingi, resulting in his exclusion from the party's candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections.

Despite having completed the primary election for a position within the party, Guðmundur Ingi's aspiration for the seventh position was thwarted when he was unsuccessful in the vote. The party's decision to not include him has raised significant discussions regarding the party's internal dynamics and member relations. The situation underlines the challenges political parties often face in balancing candidate representation with internal consensus and highlights how personal history and public perception can heavily influence electoral chances.

As the municipal elections in Reykjavík approach, the exclusion of a figure like Guðmundur Ingi, who represents a unique constituency, calls into question the party's strategy and commitment to broad representation. The controversy surrounding his candidacy could potentially impact the party's public image and support among diverse voter demographics, particularly those concerned with prison reform and justice issues.