| Election Name: | 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Ohio |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1936 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1936 |
| Next Election: | 1940 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1940 |
| Election Date: | November 8, 1938 |
| Image1: | File:John W. Bricker cph.3b31299.jpg |
| Nominee1: | John W. Bricker |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 1,265,548 |
| Percentage1: | 52.45% |
| Nominee2: | Charles W. Sawyer |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 1,147,323 |
| Percentage2: | 47.55% |
| Map Size: | 210px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Martin L. Davey |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John W. Bricker |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. Sawyer with 52.45% of the vote.