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Latest Opinion Poll for the Election in Iceland (Maskína, March 19, 2026)

March 12, 2026 - March 19, 2026

2617 respondents

Next General Election in Iceland: 2029

The next General Election in Iceland is expected in 2029.

Incumbent Government in Iceland Without a Majority

Based on the Maskína projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 47.6% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Maskína?

According to the latest national poll in Iceland by Maskína, Samfylkingin leads with 25.5%. They are followed by Miðflokkurinn: 18.4%, Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn: 16.1%, Viðreisn: 14%, Framsóknarflokkurinn: 7.1%, Flokkur fólksins: 5.9%, Píratar: 5%, Vinstri græn: 4.4% and Sósíalistaflokkur Íslands: 3.5%. Other parties secure 0.1% of the votes.

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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Maskína Projection?

68

PolitPro Score

Maskína achieved a PolitPro Score of 68 out of 100.

2.0

Election Accuracy

On average, Maskína's figures deviate by 2.0 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the election in Iceland is 4%.

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How Does the PolitPro Analysis Work?

Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

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Samfylkingin + Miðflokkurinn + Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn
Centre
63.5%
Samfylkingin + Miðflokkurinn + Viðreisn
Centre
60.3%
Samfylkingin + Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn + Viðreisn
Centre-Left
58.7%
Samfylkingin + Miðflokkurinn + Flokkur fólksins
Centre
52.4%
Samfylkingin + Miðflokkurinn + Framsóknarflokkurinn
Centre
52.4%
Miðflokkurinn + Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn + Viðreisn
Right
50.8%
Samfylkingin + Viðreisn + Flokkur fólksins
Left
47.6%
Samfylkingin + Miðflokkurinn
Centre
46.0%

Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Maskína)

According to data from Maskína, 8 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Icelandic parliament: Samfylkingin with 17 representatives, Miðflokkurinn with 12 representatives, Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn with 11 representatives, Viðreisn with 9 representatives, Framsóknarflokkurinn with 4 representatives, Flokkur fólksins with 4 representatives, Píratar with 3 representatives and Vinstri græn with 3 representatives.

The Electoral System in Iceland

Iceland's parliament, the Althing (Alþingi), comprises 63 members elected for a four-year term. The country is divided into six constituencies. Its electoral system is a form of proportional representation, with 54 seats directly allocated within these constituencies. The remaining nine seats serve as compensatory mandates, ensuring the nationwide distribution of seats accurately reflects parties' overall vote share. Despite its small population, the system is designed to ensure fair representation for both the capital region and rural areas.

Electoral Thresholds

Iceland imposes a nationwide electoral threshold of 5% for parties to qualify for the nine compensatory mandates. Parties must clear this hurdle to benefit from national-level proportional adjustments. Theoretically, a party can still enter the Althing by winning a direct seat in one of the six constituencies, even without reaching the 5% national threshold. However, in practice, the 5% rule consolidates the party landscape and prevents excessive parliamentary fragmentation.

Government Formation and Traditions

Given Iceland's electoral system heavily emphasizes proportionality, a single party rarely secures an absolute majority. Consequently, two- or three-party coalition governments are the norm. Following an election, the President of Iceland consults with party leaders, typically tasking the head of the strongest party with forming a government. Iceland's political culture is marked by pragmatism, often seeing coalitions forged across ideological lines to secure stable majorities for addressing economic and environmental challenges.

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