Ethel Reed Maynard (November 23, 1905 – May 20, 1980) was an American politician, activist, and registered nurse who served in the Arizona House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party.

Maynard was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and spent eighteen years as a registered nurse in Harlem, New York, before moving to Tucson, Arizona, in 1946.

[6][12][13] On July 19, 1963, Maynard announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for a seat on the Tucson city council from ward one, but placed fourth out of four candidates.

[4] During her tenure in the Arizona House of Representatives, Maynard served on the Judiciary, Suffrage and Elections, and Public Health and Welfare committees.

[5] Maynard was appointed to serve on the public health and welfare and state government committees during the 28th session of the Arizona legislature in 1967.

[4] Maynard served as a member of the 1968 Tucson Commission on Human Relations which oversaw racial integration in multiple areas.