He lost by 3,560 votes .
In 2002 and at the age of 26 , Matlow was asked by the Ontario Liberal Party to run as their candidate in Dufferin -- Peel -- Wellington -- Grey in a by - election against Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves .
Matlow lost by 3,560 votes .
In 2002 and at the age of 26 , Matlow was asked by the Ontario Liberal Party to run as their candidate in Dufferin -- Peel -- Wellington -- Grey in a by - election against Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves .