[box]by Nancy Barnes / North Haven Patch[/box]
Steve Fontana, the Democratic candidate for the 34th Senatorial District, estimates he goes through two pair of walking shoes per campaign.
As a state representative for 14 years—he was defeated by Dave Yaccarino in 2009—he practices the art of retail politics, going from door to door each week day to speak with voters on an individual basis. He has done this since he first sought public office.