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From 2011 to 2012, Eads was a justice of the peace in Washington County. In 2014, he unseated in the low-turnout Republican [[primary]] election the one-term incumbent, [[Randy Alexander]], also of Springdale, 1,137 votes (58.1 percent) to 817 votes (41.9 percent). Eads then ran without opposition in the November 4 [[general election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014|title=District 88|publisher=ballotpedia.org|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> Eads was assigned to the House committees on: (1)  Public Transportation, (2)  City, County and Local Affairs, and (3) Joint Performance Review.<ref name=lre/> In February 2015, Eads joined dozens of his fellow Republicans and two [[Democratic Party|Democrats]] in co-sponsoring legislation submitted by Republican Representative Lane Jean of Magnolia, to reduce unemployment compensation benefits. The measure was promptly signed into law by Republican [[Governor]] [[Asa Hutchinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19578/51495/129425/reduces-unemployment-benefits#.VR3Zr_l4rGY|title=HB 1489 - Reduces Unemployment Benefits - Key Vote|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=February 18, 2021}}</ref>  

From 2011 to 2012, Eads was a justice of the peace in Washington County. In 2014, he unseated in the low-turnout Republican [[primary]] election the one-term incumbent, [[Randy Alexander]], also of Springdale, 1,137 votes (58.1 percent) to 817 votes (41.9 percent). Eads then ran without opposition in the November 4 [[general election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014|title=District 88|publisher=ballotpedia.org|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> Eads was assigned to the House committees on: (1)  Public Transportation, (2)  City, County and Local Affairs, and (3) Joint Performance Review.<ref name=lre/> In February 2015, Eads joined dozens of his fellow Republicans and two [[Democratic Party|Democrats]] in co-sponsoring legislation submitted by Republican Representative Lane Jean of Magnolia, to reduce unemployment compensation benefits. The measure was promptly signed into law by Republican [[Governor]] [[Asa Hutchinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19578/51495/129425/reduces-unemployment-benefits#.VR3Zr_l4rGY|title=HB 1489 - Reduces Unemployment Benefits - Key Vote|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=February 18, 2021}}</ref>  

That same month, Eads supported House Bill 1228, sponsored by [[Bob Ballinger]] of Carroll County, which sought to prohibit government from imposing a burden on the free exercise of religion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19610/51617/141580/prohibits-government-from-burdening-exercise-of-religion#.VSl8TsstEqQ|title=HB 1228|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> The measure passed the House, seventy-two to twenty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19610/51617/141580/prohibits-government-from-burdening-exercise-of-religion#.VSl8TsstEqQ|title=HB 1228|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref> One of the opponents, Democratic Representative [[Camille Bennett]], a former city attorney for Lonoke, Arkansas, called for a reworking of the legislation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlanticbb.net/news/read/category/General/article/the_associated_press-indiana_arkansas_try_to_stem_religious_objections-ap|title=Indiana, Arkansas try to stem religious objections uproar|publisher=Atlantic Broadband|date=April 3, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2015; no longer accessible on-line}}</ref> Bennett claimed the Ballinger bill would establish a "type of religious litmus test" which could impact nearly any law under consideration by the legislature.<ref name=religiousfreedom>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox16.com/story/d/story/opponents-of-religious-freedom-bill-point-out-law/24249/AsrrUGLEdkuquASB01ZrLA|title=Opponents of Religious Freedom Bill Point Out Law Differences, Possible Unintended Consequences|publisher=Fox Channel 16|location=[[Little Rock]], Arkansas|date=April 1, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref> The measure was subsequently passed by a large margin in the House and signed into law in revised form, SB 975, by Governor Hutchinson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/04/02/house-committee-passes-new-rfra-bill-headed-for-full-house/70828864/|title=Gov. Hutchinson signs revised religious freedom bill; HB 1228 recalled|publisher=KTHV-TV|location=Little Rock|date=April 2, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref>  

That same month, Eads supported House Bill 1228, sponsored by [[Bob Ballinger]] of Carroll County, which sought to prohibit government from imposing a burden on the free exercise of religion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19610/51617/141580/prohibits-government-from-burdening-exercise-of-religion#.VSl8TsstEqQ|title=HB 1228|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> The measure passed the House, seventy-two to twenty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/19610/51617/141580/prohibits-government-from-burdening-exercise-of-religion#.VSl8TsstEqQ|title=HB 1228|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref> One of the opponents, Democratic Representative [[Camille Bennett]], a former city attorney for Lonoke, Arkansas, called for a reworking of the legislation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlanticbb.net/news/read/category/General/article/the_associated_press-indiana_arkansas_try_to_stem_religious_objections-ap|title=Indiana, Arkansas try to stem religious objections uproar|publisher=Atlantic Broadband|date=April 3, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2015; no longer accessible on-line}}</ref> Bennett claimed the Ballinger bill would establish a "type of religious litmus test" which could impact nearly any law under consideration by the legislature.<ref name=religiousfreedom>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox16.com/story/d/story/opponents-of-religious-freedom-bill-point-out-law/24249/AsrrUGLEdkuquASB01ZrLA|title=Opponents of Religious Freedom Bill Point Out Law Differences, Possible Unintended Consequences|publisher=Fox Channel 16|location=[[Little Rock]], Arkansas|date=April 1, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref> The measure was subsequently passed by a large margin in the House and signed into law in revised form, SB 975, by Governor Hutchinson.<ref>"Gov. Hutchinson signs revised religious freedom bill; HB 1228 recalled," KTHV-TV ([[Little Rock]]), April 2, 2015.</ref>  

Eads did not seek reelection in 2016. Instead [[Clint Penzo]] defeated Isaac Foley in the Republican primary runoff for District 88 and has held the seat since that time.

Eads did not seek reelection in 2016. Instead [[Clint Penzo]] defeated Isaac Foley in the Republican primary runoff for District 88 and has held the seat since that time.