sentences:  He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th D.) from 1838 to 1841, sitting in the 61st, 62nd, 63rd and 64th New York State Legislatures.He resigned his seat on March 4, 1841.Maynard was elected as a Whig to the 27th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1841, to March 3, 1843.