English translation
Hi! The English site is only a beta for now and still has many errors (especially in names and locations).
We are working hard to fix them and making more content available than ever before so expect constant updates.
Elections and democracy
A guide about election and democracy is now available in English. It guides the reader about democracy, Political parties, candidates and the right to be elected. Parliament, the government and ministers and Parliamentary elections.
It also explains the role of the president of Iceland and the presidential elections. And finally the Municipalities and local government election. the guide also explain what help you can get in voting, how to behave at polling stations and absentee voting.
Local government election
There are more liberal rules when voting for local governments than in parliamentary and presidential elections. Those who want to vote in local elections must be at least 18 years old, but it is alright to have citizenship from another country if you are domiciled in Iceland. Those with non-Nordic citizenship must have been domiciled for three consecutive years before the election