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 department reported that Valdez received 5,175 votes, or 18.63 percent, and Diaz received 4,519 votes, or 16.27 percent. Valdez was appointed to the board in August 2025.
Other candidates in the results included Jesus Casas with 3,220 votes (11.59 percent), Judy Canales with 2,383 votes (8.58 percent) and Guillermo Hernandez with 1,330 votes (4.79 percent).
The board oversees hospital district policies, approves budgets and sets priorities for healthcare services available to Maverick County residents. The district currently provides primary care, specialty services and diabetes education, among other programs. The vote counts and percentages released Wednesday morning are unofficial and remain subject to the official canvass.