The Social Democratic Party, or Samfylkingin, has formally announced its candidacy in Ísafjörður following a unanimous agreement on their election list during a recent sizeable party meeting. This marks a return for the party in this municipality, as they did not participate in the local elections in 2022. Their announcement coincides with a similar move from the Viðreisn party, which recently presented its own candidates as well.

The election landscape in Ísafjörður has changed, particularly after the previous election where the I-list secured a clear majority, leading to the dissolution of the sitting coalition government formed by the Progressive Party (Framsókn) and the Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkur). Under these dynamics, voters in Ísafjörður are now positioned to consider new options and leadership, with the Social Democrats aiming to fill a political void.

The list of candidates from Samfylkingin has been headed by Gylfi Þór Gíslason, a local police officer, indicating a blend of civic engagement and professional expertise within their campaign. The other candidates include educators and professionals from various sectors, reflecting the party's strategy to appeal to a broad demographic in the local community.