Case for Bill
Gates Foundation has saved millions of lives through vaccination and malaria programs
What voters may question: Criticized for influence over global health policy without democratic accountability
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Bill Gatesvs
Charles Koch
Head-to-head comparison
Bill Gates vs Charles Koch
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Bill Gates has the larger estimated fortune ($110.6B vs $76.9B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.
This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.
At a glance
Bill Gates
Charles Koch
$110.6B
Estimated net worth
$76.9B
Microsoft
Main company
Koch Industries
#21
Public rank
#24
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Bill Gates: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Charles Koch: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
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Case for Charles
Donates to criminal justice reform; supports some bipartisan causes
What voters may question: Decades of funding climate denial; shaped regulatory rollbacks benefiting his industry
Bill Gates
Charles Koch
1,416
ELO
1,335
38%
Win rate
21%
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7d trend
-18
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