Quinn Gormley (Auburn School Department, Ward 4, Maine, candidate 2025)

Quinn Gormley

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Auburn School Department, Ward 4

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Associate

Southern Maine Community College, 2020

Bachelor's

University of Southern Maine, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Danbury, Conn.

Religion

United Church of Christ

Profession

Social services

Contact

Campaign website

Quinn Gormley ran for election to the Auburn School Department to represent Ward 4 in Maine. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Gormley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Quinn Gormley provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2025:

• Birth date: April 6, 1994
• Birth place: Danbury, Connecticut
• Bachelor's: University of Southern Maine, 2022
• Associate: Southern Maine Community College, 2020
• Gender: Female
• Religion: United Church of Christ
• Profession: Social Services
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Auburn School Department, Ward 4

Lydia Chapman and Quinn Gormley ran in the general election for Auburn School Department, Ward 4 on November 4, 2025.

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	Submit photo	Lydia Chapman (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Quinn Gormley (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Quinn Gormley, and I am honored to serve as the Ward 4 representative on the Auburn School Committee. I’m running for re-election to continue the work we’ve started together and to keep advocating for Auburn’s kids and families.

My decision to run for School Committee began with my son. He joined our family after a period of homelessness, and I was amazed both at the challenges he faced and at the resources Auburn’s schools were able to provide him when he had strong advocates and a supportive home behind him.

Today, homelessness and housing insecurity impact as many as ten percent of Auburn students—hundreds of children every year, and climbing. They all deserve the same resources my son received. They need advocates on the School Committee who understand.

In my first term on the School Committee, I served on both the Curriculum and the Health & Safety subcommittees.

I moved to Auburn in 2019 and live in Ward 4 with my husband, Ezra, and our son, Terrence. I work as both an advocate for survivors of sexual violence and as a hospital chaplain, and I’ve previously developed programs supporting LGBTQ+ people and advancing inclusion and health access in government. I’m a dedicated Christian, a member of High Street Congregational Church (UCC), and currently studying to become a minister. Outside of my public service, I’m a bit of a nerd, a classical percussionist, and someone deeply passionate about building safe, inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Support Every Student, Keep Politics Out: Every student deserves safety, respect, and opportunity—no matter their background or identity. Our children are not talking points for Augusta or Washington; they’re our future. I’m proud to stand for a School Committee that works across party lines, rejects divisive politics, and stays focused on what matters most: helping every student succeed.
• Invest in Staff: I’m proud to have fought for increased pay for our support staff, especially our educational technicians, who are vital to student success. They are professionals, and they deserve a living wage so we can keep them and fill open roles.
• Responsible Budgets: Auburn consistently passes its school budget on the first try because we build responsible budgets with clear priorities. No new programs without balancing costs elsewhere.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care deeply about ensuring that every child has the chance to learn, grow, and belong. I’m especially passionate about addressing homelessness among students, strengthening support for special education, and keeping our schools safe and welcoming for all kids—including LGBTQ+ students, immigrants, and others too often targeted by national politics. Our job isn’t to fight those political battles; it’s to make sure every student can learn in safety and dignity, and to provide the quality education that prepares them for adulthood.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe the most important qualities in an elected official are integrity, honesty, and the ability to truly listen. Public service means being transparent, accountable, and grounded in the role you’ve been elected to fill—not using it for personal or partisan agendas. It also means being willing to talk across differences, seek common ground, and build trust, while still standing firm in your values and doing what’s right for your community.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

A School Committee member’s core responsibility is to ensure that every student in Auburn has access to a safe, high-quality education. That means setting clear policy, supporting our educators, and managing budgets responsibly—always with students’ needs at the center. It’s also about listening to families, working collaboratively with city and school leadership.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I hope my legacy is one of care, integrity, and inclusion. I want to be remembered as someone who listened deeply, treated people with respect, and helped make public institutions more compassionate and accessible. My goal is to leave systems better than I found them—more responsive to the needs of every person they serve. If I can help build a culture where every child feels safe, every family feels heard, and every worker feels valued, that will be a legacy worth leaving.

Who are your constituents?

Public schools serve many stakeholders, but the most important are the students—the ones most impacted by our choices, even though they don’t get a vote. Our schools ultimately belong to the public, and my constituents include the voters of Auburn, especially those in Ward 4, as well as our teachers, staff, and the parents and caregivers who support our students every day. All of these voices matter and deserve to be heard—but our first obligation is always to Auburn’s kids and their futures.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I start by listening. In every role I’ve held—as a chaplain, an advocate, and a community leader—I’ve learned that listening deeply is the first step to real understanding. I work to create space where people feel heard and valued, especially those whose voices are too often overlooked. Professionally, I’ve spent years advocating for diverse populations, including survivors of violence, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, immigrant communities, religiously diverse communities, and families experiencing homelessness. That experience shapes how I lead: by building trust, seeking equity, and ensuring that every student, staff member, and family has what they need to thrive.

Supporting diversity also means acting on what we hear. Every student and community has different needs, and our responsibility is to ensure they all have the resources to succeed. Meeting those needs isn’t optional—it’s a legal, financial, and moral obligation. Our schools thrive when every child has what they need to learn, grow, and belong.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

Supporting mental health begins with creating a culture of care. In my work as a chaplain and advocate, I’ve seen how much difference it makes when people feel safe, respected, and connected. I believe schools should be places where students and staff can ask for help without fear or stigma. That means investing in counseling and social work support, fostering trauma-informed practices, and training staff to recognize signs of stress and burnout. It also means modeling empathy, balance, and clear communication—reminding everyone in our community that their well-being matters as much as their performance.

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