The candidate list for the Independence Party in Reykjanesbær was confirmed during a meeting of the party's representative council held at the Hótel Keflavík. Approximately one hundred representatives attended the meeting, where the proposal from the nomination committee was unanimously approved. Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, the party chairman, along with Vilhjálmur Árnason, the newly elected leader, gave speeches during the event.

Vilhjálmur Árnason was recently elected as the leader of the Independence Party in Reykjanesbær with 58 percent of the vote in the party's primary election. His leadership marks a significant shift as he prepares to lead the party into the upcoming elections. The candidate list also includes notable figures such as Margrét Þórarinsdóttir, who serves as a flight attendant and also holds a position as a municipal representative, showcasing a blend of professional backgrounds among the candidates.

The final candidate list reflects strategic choices made by the party, indicating their readiness to tackle the challenges ahead in the political landscape of Reykjanesbær. The participation of various professionals and new leadership points to a potentially dynamic election cycle as the Independence Party aims to strengthen its position in local governance and address community concerns.