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
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Charles Kochvs
Howard Schultz
Head-to-head comparison
Charles Koch vs Howard Schultz
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Charles Koch has the larger estimated fortune ($76.9B vs $3.6B), 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
Charles Koch
Howard Schultz
$76.9B
Estimated net worth
$3.6B
Koch Industries
Main company
Starbucks
#24
Public rank
#11
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Charles Koch: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Howard Schultz: 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 Howard
Expanded healthcare benefits for hourly workers; Schultz Family Foundation
What voters may question: Aggressive union-busting at Starbucks; underpaid workers relative to his wealth
Charles Koch
Howard Schultz
1,335
ELO
1,548
21%
Win rate
55%
-18
7d trend
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Divisive ↓
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