2026 Massachusetts Primary Elections
SPJE Questions for Candidates
Regarding private jet expansion at Hanscom Field or Anywhere
This does not pertain to Hanscom Air Force Base
On 8/4/26, SPJE sent the three questions below to candidates running for key primary elections at the state and federal level in both contested and uncontested races. SPJE asked candidates to state their position on private jet expansion at Massport-owned Hanscom Field civil airport or Anywhere. In contested races, all candidates were sent the questions. We informed the candidates that their responses, and nonresponses, would be shared with the public. The deadline for responses was 8/19/26.
Candidates’ responses are published as submitted, without editing. SPJE does not endorse candidates and does not take a position on individual candidates.
The Questions are below and the Candidates’ Responses are here.
Questions for Candidates:
1. On the specific proposal now under state environmental review: Are you willing to take a public stand against the private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Field? If so, for what reasons? If not, for what reasons?
2. As a matter of general policy, beyond Hanscom: Are you willing to oppose private jet infrastructure expansion anywhere else, at other airports in Massachusetts and in future projects? If so, for what reasons? If not, for what reasons?
3. Will you oppose any tax subsidy for private aviation, whether through sales, property, income, or fuel taxes, and oppose public funding or approval of construction projects for private jets? If so, for what reasons? If not, for what reasons?
Note: If you’d like SPJE to send the questions to additional primary candidates running for Massachusetts office, please email: info@spje.org with your specific request.