Wells residents reelected a town selectman by seven votes on Tuesday, while the chair of the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District board was unseated.

Incumbent Selectman James Smith received 1,626 votes, while opponent Phillip Breton received 1,619, according to official results.

Because of the narrow margin of the race, Maine law says Breton can request a recount with no fee required.

But Breton said in an email Wednesday evening that he does not plan to ask for a recount and congratulated Smith on his victory.

“While the race was definitely close, ultimately I was running for a seat that is supposed to watch out for the well being of the community. Even though I didn’t make it this time, I take that commitment seriously,” he wrote.

“A recount could potentially work against the harmony in town,” Breton continued. “Given the great job our clerks office does for us year after year, I feel it unnecessary to challenge the outcome and have no reason to question their work.”

Smith did not respond to an email seeking comment on the outcome of the race Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Eileen Conlon was elected to the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District Board of Trustees, defeating board Chair Jason Vennard.

Conlon received 1,862 votes to Vennard’s 1,327.

Conlon said in an email Wednesday that she was surprised to have won, since this is her first time seeking elected office.

“Hopefully I’ll be able to contribute in this new role on the School Committee,” she wrote.

Conlon noted that she has a lengthy background in the education field: She holds a doctoral degree in education from the University of Massachusetts and has taught middle school, college and adult management training.

In a Facebook post Tuesday night, Vennard conceded and wished Conlon the best.

“This experience has been both humbling and rewarding, and I will have more thoughts to share in the days ahead,” he wrote. “For now, I simply want to thank everyone who supported me, encouraged me, volunteered, displayed a sign, or cast a vote. Your support has meant a great deal to me.”

Wells residents also voted to approve the town’s $33.57 million municipal budget, approving all budget articles by various margins.

The town also voted on several referendums, including approving an ordinance that calls on state and federal officials to enact fossil fuel pricing legislation in an effort to combat climate change.

In three uncontested races, Jamie Lombardi, Darcy Lynch and James Purdy were all elected to the Library Board of Trustees; Michael Livingston was elected as Wells Sanitary District trustee; and Michele Stivaletta-Noble was elected as town clerk.

According to the official results, 3,887 town candidate ballots, 3,892 town article ballots and 3,741 school ballots were cast in Tuesday’s election.

This story was updated on June 11 to add a comment from Phillip Breton.