WATCH: Fred Evans vs. Rebecca Smondrowski - MoCo School Board Debate // PLUS: Blaine Young vs. Frederick Teachers

This November, numerous Maryland voters will elect members of their local school boards. But some of these low-profile races are among the most competitive contests on the ballot. Below Maryland Juice highlights three notable Board of Education battles: Montgomery County, Frederick County & Prince George's County.

BOE BATTLE #1 - VIDEO DEBATE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (DISTRICT 2): Last April, Montgomery County voters nominated former principal Fred Evans and local politco Rebecca Smondrowski to run for the lone District 2 school board spot this November. Candidates from throughout Montgomery County can vote in this race. Fred Evans has the backing of the teachers union (MCEA), while Rebecca Smondrowski has the backing of The Washington Post and two other unions in Montgomery County: MCGEO and SEIU Local 500. Below you can watch Fred Evans and Rebecca Smondrowski debate on MoCo cable's "Political Pulse" show:



BOE BATTLE #2 - CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS FROM FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RACE: This November, Frederick County voters will vote to fill a portion of their Board of Education seats. The race is highlighting numerous ideological battles, as Frederick Tea Party leader Blaine Young is trying to wrest control of the school board. He needs one more vote on the school board to unleash his agenda. Last May, Gazette columnist Joe Volz gave a quick background on Young's attempts to gain control the Frederick County school board:

A NEW DAY: Montgomery County Students Elect New School Board Member // Countywide PTA Elects 15-Year-Old Officer

UPDATE: Don't forget to attend this Saturday's Young Democrats of Maryland annual Blue State Bash. The event is in HoCo and features Senate President Mike Miller, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

Many interesting dynamics are currently at play in Montgomery County, Maryland as students and youths continue seeking direct representation on all manner of policy. The results thus far continue to astound Maryland Juice. Below we discuss two new student leaders who have emerged in Montgomery County:

1. COUNTYWIDE PTA ELECTS 15-YEAR-OLD OFFICER: The Gazette yesterday reported that Montgomery County's PTA umbrella organization elected a 15-year-old student as one of its officers: