Gov. Paul LePage speaks at the Maine Republican Convention on Saturday in Augusta.

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, speaks during the Maine Republican Convention on Saturday in Augusta.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, tosses a camouflage Republican baseball hat to the crowd following her speech at the Maine Republican Convention on Saturday in Augusta.

Delegate Tom Clayton, of Eliot, shouts "No!" in response to a question to the crowd from speaker U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during the Maine Republican Convention on Saturday in Augusta.

Ken Fredette, House minority leader and a candidate for governor, delivered a low-key speech as he paced around the stage with a microphone talking conversationally about his career, with no cheering entourage or signs.

Candidate for governor Mary Mayhew told the Maine State Republican Party convention, “Janet Mills cannot have the keys to the Blaine House. The socialists in Portland cannot take over our state.” Janet Mills is the state's attorney general and a Democratic candidate for governor.

Supporters cheer as gubernatorial primary candidate Mary Mayhew speaks during Maine State Republican Party convention on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Candidate for governor, state Sen. Garrett Mason, of Lisbon Falls, in his speech to the Maine State Republican Party convention, pointed to many examples from the past of Mainers who dreamed big and played major roles in forging the nation.

Supporters cheer as Garrett Mason, a candidate for governor, speaks during Maine State Republican Party convention on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Gubernatorial primary candidate Shawn Moody, a Gorham businessman, promised to do more to help businesses thrive with less red tape and lower taxes.

Supporters cheer as candidate for governor Shawn Moody speaks during Maine State Republican Party convention.