Tomasdottir Leads Poll In Iceland's Presidential Election

Business Mogul Halla Tomasdottir is reportedly leading in the poll in Iceland's Presidential Election. 

Icelanders head to the polls Saturday to elect the seventh president in the presidential election with the top three women candidates in close proximity, according to local media.

The hugely popular incumbent Gudni Johannesson, who has held the position since 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 with a massive 92% of the vote, is not standing again after two terms in office.
Polling stations opened from 0900GMT. The first results are expected from 2200GMT.

Voters stands a chance to choose between 12 candidates, including Katrin Jakobsdottir, who surprised the country in April after she announced that she will be stepping down as the prime minister to run for president.

According to the poll result released shown a close race between three women candidates, with one survey indicating Jakobsdottir with a clear lead.

However, another poll suggested a draw between Jakobsdottir and equality advocate and businessperson Halla Tomasdottir, who also leads in one poll and ranks second place in another.
Meanwhile, Halla Hrund Logadottir and Baldur Thorhallsson are behind, in third and fourth places, respectively, according to national broadcaster RUV.

Friday’s poll published by the daily Morgunbladid shows Jakobsdottir in the lead with 26%, while Tomasdottir was right behind with 24%, and Logadottir, an environmental expert, stood at 19%.

Tomasdottir campaign so far focused on business ethics, sustainability, and equality.

In Iceland, the president holds a ceremonial position in the parliamentary republic, acting as a guarantor of the constitution and national unity, however the president can also play a role during a government formation process and can refuse to dissolve the parliament.

The election results are expected early today Sunday.