The game has been updated to version 0.227.
This is a minor update; to see the release notes for the most recent large update (version 0.225), visit this link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/eventcomments/3418809548726959194/
FIXES
-Fixed an issue where the game could freeze if playing a game saved prior to version 0.225. Specifically, this problem would occur if the old save file included an independent candidate in the player's election (prior to the primaries). The load process would not update these characters with a new variable, causing the game to freeze when it attempted to access the missing variable.
NOTES
With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game, or it might prevent you from clicking any buttons. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/
If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen.