The political party Viðreisn in Reykjavík officially introduced their candidate list for the upcoming city council elections during a ceremonial event at Laugarnesskóli. This live broadcast event highlighted Björg Magnúsdóttir, who will lead the list after winning a competitive primary on January 31. Magnúsdóttir secured 1,011 votes, which translated to 48 percent of the votes cast, marking a significant endorsement from party members.

The primary election saw four candidates vie for the leadership of the list, with Aðalsteinn Leifsson finishing second, receiving nearly 600 votes (27.9 percent), followed by Róbert Ragnarsson with close to 500 votes (22.8 percent), and Signý Sigurðardóttir at 28 votes (1.3 percent). This competitive outcome reflects the strong interest and engagement within Viðreisn, pointing towards a robust campaign as they prepare for the elections scheduled in the spring.

Björg's comments following the primary indicated a positive outlook, referring to the challenge of assembling a strong candidate list as a 'luxury problem.' As the party gears up for the municipal elections, there is anticipation about how the dynamic within Viðreisn will shape its strategies and goals to attract voters in Reykjavík's political landscape.