I don’t know how these things work, but why does this go to the state GOP instead of a court of law?
Because this (a Primary) is something that is handled by a political Party. It is a fundamental rule of procedure that you have to exhaust your Administrative appeals before you can file suit in Court. If he were to file suit court before that, it would get tossed.
Under Mississippi law, he has to file his challenge first with the party Executive Committee. If (when) they turn him down, he can go to court.
Don’t know, I’m not from Mississippi...
McDaniel has to exhaust his options within the GOP apparatus first.
why does this go to the state GOP instead of a court of law?
The Mississippi Republican party Executive Committee certified the primary, they have an opportunity to re-evaluate. Last chance at resolution before going to court.