maynard's 12-year term expired in 2009. maynard ran for re-election and was initially the strong favorite. however, in the may 13, 2008 primary election for two seats on the court, maynard was defeated, coming in third behind former supreme court justice margaret workman and huntington trial lawyer menis ketchum. maynard barely edged out a political novice and west virginia university law professor bob bastress.