More Icelanders negative than positive about Dagur B. Eggertsson becoming vice-chair

A recent Gallup poll commissioned by Þjóðmál reveals a divided public opinion on Dagur B. Eggertsson's potential bid for the vice-chairmanship of Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance. The survey indicates that more respondents hold negative views than positive ones regarding his candidacy, following Guðmundur Árni Stefánsson's announcement to step down.

According to the poll, 42.7% of respondents expressed negative sentiment towards Eggertsson taking the position, while only 23.2% were positive. A substantial 34.1% remained neutral or undecided. Among those with a stance, a notable 30.9% of the negative respondents were "very negative," compared to 11.4% who were "very positive."

Demographic analysis shows varying levels of support. Individuals aged 30–39 were the most negative, while the 18–29 age group showed the most positive inclination. Men tended to be more positive than women, although both genders exhibited negative leanings. Residents of Reykjavík were generally more favorable than those in rural areas. Educational background also played a role, with higher support among those with university degrees compared to those with only basic schooling.

Supporters of the Progress Party and the Independence Party expressed the strongest opposition to Eggertsson. Conversely, he garnered more positive sentiment among those with lower-middle incomes compared to upper-middle income earners. Within the Social Democratic Alliance itself, sentiment towards Eggertsson was more positive, though the poll did not specify the breakdown of party affiliation among respondents. The survey was conducted online between May 28 and June 9, with a total sample size of 1,998.