Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) The South Carolina Republican Party executive committee voted Saturday to skip a presidential primary in 2020, leaving an open path for President Donald Trump to win all of the Palmetto State's delegates without competition.

The move reflects Trump's strong support within the GOP establishment and the party's voters as he heads into his reelection campaign, despite the fact that some Republicans have announced they are running or are considering a challenge.

Among those considering a run is one of South Carolina's own -- former Republican governor and congressman Mark Sanford , who is expected to make a decision on his run in the coming days.

Drew McKissick, the state party chairman, said the move will save South Carolina taxpayers over $1.2 million and cited that as an incentive for moving forward with the decision.

"President Trump and his administration have delivered for South Carolinians, and we look forward to ensuring that Republican candidates up and down the ballot are elected in 2020," McKissick said.

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