The 1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1812, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election against former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner in a rematch of the previous election.
General election On election day, April 1, 1812, incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election by a margin of 248 votes against his opponent former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Jones was sworn in for his second term on May 7, 1812.
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