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 Scientists have discovered a huge added bonus of COVID vaccines. He took rocks he wasn't supposed to, then tragedy struck. Next year's COLA increase is up slightly from 2025. Author Michael Wolff has sued the first lady. Report an error