Almost 400-thousand Iowans have asked for an absentee ballot for the June 2nd Primary and early voting for the primary is likely to set an all-time record.

Secretary of State Paul Pate says Iowa National Guard soldiers distributed personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to county auditors last week that will be used by poll workers at precinct voting sites on June 2nd. Each voting booth will be cleaned between uses. Some counties plan to offer voters gloves.

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Friday at 5 p.m. Officials suggest any request sent through the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed today to ensure it gets to the county auditor on time.