Progressives in Skagafjörður Propose Willum Þór Þórsson for Party Chair
In a significant move within the Progressive Party, key figures in Skagafjörður are rallying behind Willum Þór Þórsson as their preferred candidate for the chairmanship. The board of the Progressive Association has formally extended an invitation for him to run at the upcoming party congress scheduled for February 2026.
In their resolution, the board stated, “The Progressive Association of Skagafjörður calls on Willum Þór Þórsson to seek the position of chairman of the Progressive Party at the forthcoming party congress. We recognize him as an experienced politician who commands respect and trust across the nation. With a compelling vision and a keen sense of justice, we believe he is well-equipped to steer the Progressive Party in a new direction, actualizing our ideals and priorities.”
The leadership debate within the party has intensified following Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s announcement at the central committee meeting nearly a month ago that he would not seek re-election. Since his defeat in the recent parliamentary elections, the need for a fresh leadership perspective has been a pressing topic. Guðni Ágústsson, a former chair and minister, emphasized the importance of renewing the party’s leadership and urged Sigurður Ingi to reassess his role.
Willum, who stepped out of parliament during last year’s elections, has recently been elected president of the Sports and Olympic Association of Iceland. In a conversation with Morgunblaðið yesterday, he acknowledged he is contemplating a bid for the party chair. However, he expressed that the prospect of entering a new position presents its own set of challenges.
This story will be updated as developments arise.
