The Independence Party is now the largest in a new poll
"Let's expand the party" was Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir's slogan in the chair election. Now the party has grown slightly larger and is beating the Social Democratic Alliance. mbl.is/Ólafur Árdal
A new survey by Maskína for Vísir shows the Independence Party leading with 24.3% support, making it the largest political party in the country. The Social Democratic Alliance has gained ground, while the Liberal Reform Party remains stable and the People's Party sees a decline.
The poll, conducted from March 5 to 19, is the first since Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir became the new chair of the Independence Party. In Maskína’s previous survey at the end of February, the party had 21.4% support, indicating a notable increase under her leadership.
Government parties hold steady amid shifts
The governing coalition maintains a combined 46.6% support, holding its position above the 5% parliamentary threshold. The Social Democratic Alliance has seen a slight rise, now at 23.3%. The Liberal Reform Party remains virtually unchanged at 14.8%, while the People's Party has slipped from 9.1% to 8.5%.
The Centre Party has also experienced a slight dip, falling from 11.5% to 10.9%, while the Progressive Party dropped from 7.3% to 6.8%. Meanwhile, both the Left-Greens and the Pirate Party have made minor gains but still fall short of securing parliamentary representation. The Socialist Party has also lost support, dropping below the crucial 5% threshold.
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