Perry, Martinez and Heredia Win Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees’ Seats

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

Victor E. Perry, Hilda P. Martinez and Claudio Heredia won seats on the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to unofficial results released Wednesday morning.

The Maverick County Elections Department, headed by Mariana Garcia, provided the unofficial vote counts for trustee Positions 3, 4 and 5.

Martinez won the only contested race among the three positions, receiving 6,237 votes for Position 4. Mario Castillon received 3,504 votes, placing Martinez ahead by 2,733 votes.

The department reported percentages of 44.91 percent for Martinez and 25.23 percent for Castillon.

Perry ran unopposed for Position 3 and received 8,445 votes, with a reported 60.80 percent.

Heredia also ran unopposed for Position 5, receiving 8,087 votes and a reported 58.23 percent.

The three trustees will serve on the board responsible for overseeing district policies, approving budgets and establishing educational priorities affecting students, families and employees throughout Eagle Pass ISD.

Board responsibilities include oversight of the superintendent, school facilities and the allocation of district resources.

The vote counts and percentages released Wednesday morning remained unofficial and subject to the official canvass.