Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, chairman of Afstöðu, an organization representing the relatives of prisoners, has publicly expressed concerns about being viewed unfavorably due to his background. His position has come into question after the Landsmálafélagið Rósin group withdrew from the representatives council of the Samfylking party in Reykjavík. The party’s nomination committee chair, Björk Vilhelmsdóttir, emphasized that there hasn't been a development of trust between the party and Guðmundur Ingi, who was a candidate for the upcoming city council elections.

Following his failure to secure a candidacy in the Samfylking's primary for Reykjavík's local government elections, Guðmundur Ingi's political future has become precarious. The nomination committee ultimately decided not to include him in their electoral list, specifically denying him the 7th spot, which he had failed to secure in the primaries. This decision reflects a broader sentiment within the party that they prefer not to associate with individuals perceived to have problematic backgrounds or who might be in negotiation with other parties.

This situation raises questions about political candidate vetting processes within Icelandic parties and the implications of trust and background on electoral prospects. It also illustrates the internal dynamics within the Samfylking party, as they navigate their stance on affiliations and candidate selection, seeking to maintain a cohesive front ahead of important local elections.