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The incumbent Independence Party suffered its worst-ever result with 19.4% of votes and 14 seats, marking the first time the party fell below 20% support.

The Reykjavik Grapevine

Despite challenging weather conditions, voter turnout reached 80.2% of Iceland's 268,422 eligible voters, demonstrating strong democratic participation.

Iceland Monitor

The election resulted in significant political changes with 34 out of 63 parliamentary seats being filled by new representatives, while established parties like the Left Greens lost all their seats.

Euronews

The snap election was triggered by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's resignation in October due to coalition disagreements over immigration, energy policy, and economic issues.

Healthcare, economic issues, and housing emerged as top concerns for over 60% of voters, while immigration, despite causing the government's collapse, was a priority for only 32% of respondents.

<span>Iceland: Opposition Social Democrats win election</span>

Iceland: Opposition Social Democrats win election

The Independence Party actually exceeded expectations, rising from 14% in early polls to 19.4% in the final count, showing resilient support despite challenging circumstances and maintaining its position as a major political force.

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