Politics | Mark Kelly Mark Kelly Won't Run for Wife Giffords' Seat 'I need to focus on Gabby,' he says By John Johnson Posted Jan 27, 2012 10:30 AM CST Copied Mark Kelly leans on the shoulder of his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, at a memorial vigil remembering the victims and survivors of last year's shooting. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher) Mark Kelly has put to rest rumors that he would run for wife Gabby Giffords' congressional seat in Arizona. "I'm not running," the newly retired astronaut tells CNN in an interview airing today. "My job right now is to make sure Gabby has everything she needs. ... I need to focus on Gabby." Kelly also recounts the "sad" moment watching his wife's emotional resignation this week but reiterated that she intends to return to public service, even if it's not an elected position. Read These Next Iran just hit one of the Middle East's largest oil refineries. Special forces reportedly rescue US crew member from Iran. Travelers will likely cheer at this new advice from airports. Iran says it shot down a US jet and is hunting for the pilot. Report an error