Stephany Valdez and Erika Diaz Elected to Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors

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

Stephany Valdez and Erika Diaz were elected to the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to results released by the Maverick County Elections Department.

The elections department, headed by Mariana Garcia Flores, reported that Valdez received 5,175 votes and a reported 18.63 percent, while Diaz received 4,519 votes and 16.27 percent.

Valdez secured election to the board after being appointed in August 2025, while Diaz earned a seat alongside her. Valdez received 656 more votes than Diaz.

Among the other candidates listed in the results, Jesus Casas received 3,220 votes and 11.59 percent. Judy Canales received 2,383 votes and 8.58 percent, while Guillermo Hernandez received 1,330 votes and 4.79 percent.

Valdez and Diaz will serve on the board responsible for overseeing hospital district policies, approving budgets and establishing priorities for healthcare services available to Maverick County residents.

Their responsibilities will include oversight of public resources and decisions affecting access to care, district operations and services addressing community health needs.

The election came as the district continued providing primary care, specialty services, diabetes education and other healthcare programs for residents throughout Maverick County.

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