Get a copy of the transcript if you can. Use some of the details for you financial profile. Check the criminal index, too. You never know. Traffic and parking violations can be fair game, especially for scofflaws who don't pay up.
Bankruptcy court is another long shot, but worth a try.
If your state has some kind of contribution limits, figure out how the candidates get around them. They always do. Pay attention to who hosts the fundraisers. Often, they are more important than the donors. Keep track of when your candidates are holding their fundraising parties and make sure you get a copy of any official program.