1812 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1812 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on 13 October 1812, in order to elect the Governor of Ohio. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Return J. Meigs Jr. won re-election against Federalist nominee Thomas Scott.

General election
On election day, 13 October 1812, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Return J. Meigs Jr. won re-election by a margin of 3,956 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Thomas Scott, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Meigs was sworn in for his second term on 15 December 1812.