 Out of a total population of 272,071, only 25,521 people registered to vote.A total of 20,942 people voted, giving a voter turnout of 82.1%.As the Portuguese constitution banned political parties at the time, the majority of candidates were put forward by the ruling People's National Action movement, although some civic associations were allowed to nominate candidates

After the Carnation Revolution on April 25, 1974, Cape Verde became more autonomous but continued to have a governor from overseas, later that post became High Commissioner.