Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expected to return to power following election

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is expected to return to power for a second term following the nation's recent election. Brown's party secured more seats than any other political group in the 24-parliament South Pacific nation.

Voting in the election continued as the results came in, positioning Brown to maintain leadership of the government. The Associated Press reported from Wellington, New Zealand, that the outcome sets the stage for Brown's continued governance.