David D.W. Asing

David D.W. Asing is the Republican candidate for the Hawaii House of Representatives, District 20, in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Tina Nakada Grandinetti.[1][2] An entrepreneur and former math teacher, he co-founded three private preschools and now serves as a condominium association president.[1][3]

David D.W. Asing graduated from Kalani High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2002; his career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born and raised in Kaimuki and has taught math at Kalani and Kaimuki High Schools, co-founded and formerly owned three private preschools, and is now a condominium association president, local entertainer and handyman.[3]

Asing was among the candidates listed as withdrawn or disqualified in the 2024 Honolulu mayoral primary.[1] In 2026 he advanced from the August 8 Republican primary, receiving 571 votes with no other candidate on the ballot.[1] In the survey, he listed his campaign messages as practical, transparent use of taxpayer dollars, safe and well-maintained neighborhoods through infrastructure, public safety and homelessness solutions, and support for small businesses by reducing unnecessary government burdens.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.