Feb 21 • 11:51 UTC 🇮🇸 Iceland Visir

Increased party activity in the weeks leading up to the primary

The Green Left party in Reykjavík is currently holding a primary election with several candidates vying for top positions ahead of the municipal elections.

The Green Left party in Reykjavík is gearing up for municipal elections with a primary election that is set to conclude tomorrow. As of this morning, 27% of registered voters have cast their ballots, showing increased activity within the party over recent weeks. Eight candidates are competing for the three top positions on the party list as they prepare to run jointly with the leftist party Vori.

Among the key contenders are Líf Magneudóttir, the current leader of the party in Reykjavík, and Finnur Ricart Andrason, who previously led the Green Left in the northern Reykjavik constituency during the last parliamentary elections. Other candidates include Hlynur Már Ragnheiðarson, a student nurse looking to secure any of the first three slots, as well as historians and educators also in contention for prominent positions within the party's lineup. This competitive primary reflects the party's strategic planning ahead of the elections and highlights the growing enthusiasm among party members.

The joint list being created with Vori signifies a collaborative approach as both parties aim to maximize their influence in the upcoming elections. This strategy could potentially enhance voter turnout and bolster their standing against competing parties in Reykjavík. As the primary winds down, the outcome will determine the leadership trajectory for the Green Left as they seek to rejuvenate their political platform in the city.

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