He was challenged by Mark Steele in 1996 and easily dispatched him with 71 percent of the vote and ran unopposed in 1998 .
Since 1994 , Neal has had little electoral opposition .
Neal was challenged by Mark Steele in 1996 and easily dispatched him with 71 percent of the vote and ran unopposed in 1998 .
Since 1994 , Neal has had little electoral opposition .