World leaders and top officials are reacting to the unfolding results of the 2024 presidential election as the contest draws to an apparent conclusion.

Election Day in the United States is now often considered Election Week, as each state follows its own rules and practices for counting ballots — not to mention the legal challenges — that can delay the results.

Here’s what to know about the rules that govern if and how presidential race recounts are conducted in each of the seven swing states.