With her newfound prominence, Maxton stood in several elections for the ILP, including the 1940 East Renfrewshire by-election. She stood in the important 1948 Glasgow Camlachie by-election, but took only 6.4% of the votes cast.
With her enhanced standing, Maxton participated in various elections for the ILP, including the 1940 East Renfrewshire by-election. She also contested the important 1948 Glasgow Camlachie by-election but received only 6.4% of the votes.