> In 1990, the census tracts that make up Mr. Katkuri’s Senate district were home to about 35,000 people — 91 percent of them white. Today, its population of 22

> In 1990, the census tracts that make up Mr. Katkuri’s Senate district were home to about 35,000 people — 91 percent of them white. Today, its population of 225,000 is just 64 percent white. A very rapid demographic change - but not that much faster than the US average. Just change 1990 to 1960, and it's describing the US. I suppose the shrinking majority is upset at losing political power.