Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks with Maine delegates at the state Republican convention Friday, where he spoke at the gathering.

Joyce Fernald of Franklin shows her support for U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, at the state Republican convention Friday in Bangor.

Tom Caffyn of Canaan shows his support for Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on a jersey while attending a meeting with delegates from Somerset County at the state Republican convention on Friday in Bangor. A statue of Paul Bunyan in front of the Cross Insurance Center is reflected in a window.

Delegate Timothy Amadon of Skowhegan wears a patriotic tie while attending a meeting with delegates from Somerset County at the state Republican convention Friday in Bangor.

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, center, confers with adviser Brent Littlefield, left, and Matt Hudson, Poliquin's chief of staff, at the state Republican convention Friday in Bangor. Poliquin was to address the convention Saturday.

Attendees of the Maine Republican Convention in Bangor congregate around the campaign tables for presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump on Friday. Photo by Kevin Miller/Staff Writer