(1) In any political subdivision having a population of one hundred thousand or more, it is unlawful for any elected official or candidate for elective office to prepare, maintain, or repair any voting equipment or device that is to be used or is used in any election. The provisions of this section shall be limited to actual physical contact with any voting equipment or device or any of its parts and shall not be construed as prohibiting an elected official from directing employees or other persons who are not elected officials to prepare, maintain, repair, or otherwise handle any voting equipment or devices.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any elected official or candidate for elective office from voting at any election.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to precinct committeepersons who act as election judges.
(4) Repealed.