2026 City Council elections
City council elections will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026. Polling stations in Reykjavík are open from 9am to 10pm.
The candidate filing deadline for the elections is April 10. The Reykjavík Constituency Electoral Commission will accept party lists in the City Executive Council meeting room at Reykjavík City Hall on Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon and again Friday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. Party lists must contain between 23 and 46 candidate names.
Additional information about documents required for party lists is available on the National Electoral Commission website.
Early voting at district commissioners' offices starts April 17.
Good to know
Am I on the electoral register in Reykjavík?
If you're unsure whether you're on the electoral register in Reykjavík, you can check the electoral register records on the Registers Iceland website starting April 10.
How many polling stations are there?
The 2026 city council elections will have 24 polling stations throughout Reykjavík.
- Álftamýrarskóli
- Árbæjarskóli
- Kringlan City Library
- Borgaskóli
- Breiðagerðisskóli
- Breiðholtsskóli
- Dalskóli
- Foldaskóli
- Fossvogsskóli
- Frostaskjól (KR Clubhouse)
- Hagaskóli
- Hlíðaskóli
- Höfðatorg
- Ingunnarskóli
- Sports Center in Austurberg
- Kjarvalsstaðir Museum
- Klébergsskóli
- Laugalækjarskóli
- Norðlingaskóli
- Reykjavík City Hall
- Rimaskóli
- Seljaskóli
- Vesturbæjarskóli
- Vogaskóli
Are all polling stations accessible?
All polling stations in Reykjavík are accessible. Voters can request a Braille sleeve for their ballots.
Do I need to bring ID?
Voters must present ID at polling stations. Credit cards and photo IDs with a social security number are considered valid IDs. You can also sign in using Ísland.is If you arrive at a polling station without identification, you can ask the district electoral commission for help with verifying your identity.
Where can I vote early abroad?
Voters need to contact the embassy or consul in the respective country to find out where and when they can vote.
If you are unsure about where and how to vote abroad, it's best to contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' citizen service through hjalp@utn.is or by phone at +354 5459900.
Where can I vote early in Iceland?
Early voting at district commissioners' offices for the 2026 city council elections starts Thursday, April 17.
Can I follow the vote counting?
Vote counting starts at 10 p.m. on election night and is open to the public. The count will be streamed live on the Reykjavík City website.
Electoral register presented and location of constituency electoral commission
Electoral register information will be available on the Registers Iceland website beginning April 10, and the electoral register will be available at the Reykjavík City Hall service desk starting April 25.
The Reykjavík Constituency Electoral Commission will be located at Reykjavík City Hall during the polling session and at the counting location after the polling session ends.
Who are the members of Reykjavík's constituency electoral commission?
The main members of Reykjavík's constituency electoral commission are:
- Eva B. Helgadóttir - district council chair
- Ari Karlsson
- Tómas Hrafn Sveinsson
Alternates:
- Dóra Sif Tynes
- Katrín Helga Hallgrímsdóttir
- Þóra Hallgrímsdóttir
Observers:
- Helgi Bergmann
- Gísli Tryggvason
- Gísli Garðarsson
The email address for the constituency electoral commission is kosningar@reykjavik.is
Do you need more information or assistance?
For information related to elections in Reykjavík City, please call 411 4700 or email kosningar@reykjavik.is.
The City's Service Center answers general inquiries by phone at 411 1111, via Live Chat, and through email at info@reykjavik.is.