LOL, that's why the GOP has spent about $1.50 supporting their candidate. Though it's true they will have a better chance against the 100% known racist ultra-liberal (Lee) than they would have had against the mostly unknown racist ultra-liberal (Patel).
But unless there is some clear evidence in the internal polling that Hayes stands any chance of coming within even 10 points of Lee in November -- which is unlikely -- the RNC is going to spend its limited resources elsewhere, mainly trying to play defense for (at least) a couple dozen vulnerable GOP incumbents.
I think the GOP likes keeping extreme Leftist radicals in office to fundraise against.