Elmo McClain (August 4, 1917 – June 15, 1972) was an American educator and politician.
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
McClain lived with his wife and family in Quincy, Illinois.
He taught history and was a basketball coach in several Illinois high schools.
McClain died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois after suffering a heart attack while on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives at the state capitol.