After creating a candidate in the game simply text edit the file created with the name of the candidate in the DATA folder of the game directory. This is an easy way to alter starting money, the candidate's qualities, home state or starting political party. Alternatively, if you want to edit the candidates already created in the game edit the file called CoreCandidates.CANDIDATE in the DATA folder.
How To Help You Greatly In Your Campaign
To help you win as you are playing the game, press these at the exact same time.
Code
Effect
Ctrl + M
Get 5,000,000 Extra Dollars During Your Campaign.
Ctrl + R
Rally The States That Usually Vote For Your Party.