2026 City Council elections
City council elections will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026. Polling stations in Reykjavík are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The candidate filing deadline for the elections was April 10th. The Reykjavík Constituency Electoral Commission received 11 candidate lists in total, all of which were ruled valid. Candidate lists must contain between 23 and 46 candidate names.
Early voting administered by district commissioners begins Friday, April 17th The District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík is conducting early voting at Hlíðasmári 1, Kópavogur.
If you are not sure if or where you are on the voter register, you can look up ID numbers on the website of Registers Iceland.
Good to know
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
- Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti
- Foldaskóli
- Fossvogsskóli
- Frostaskjól (KR Clubhouse)
- Hagaskóli
- Hlíðaskóli
- Höfðatorg
- Ingunnarskóli
- Kjarvalsstaðir Museum
- Klébergsskóli
- Laugalækjarskóli
- Norðlingaskóli
- Reykjavík City Hall
- Rimaskóli
- Seljaskóli
- Vesturbæjarskóli
- Vogaskóli
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 10th
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 an ID 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 in Iceland?
Early voting with district commissioners for the 2026 city council elections begins Friday, April 17th Voting in the
capital area takes place at the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík, Hlíðasmári 1, Kópavogur.
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.
Can I follow the vote counting?
Vote counting starts at 10 p.m. on election night and is open to the public. It will take place at Skógarsel 12. 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 25th
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
- Torfi Stefán Jónsson
The email address for the constituency electoral commission is kosningar@reykjavik.is
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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.