Case for Larry
Oracle infrastructure underpins global systems; signed Giving Pledge
What voters may question: Lavish lifestyle, limited actual giving, aggressive Oracle lawsuit history
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Head-to-head comparison
Larry Ellison vs Melinda French Gates
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Larry Ellison has the larger estimated fortune ($188.8B vs $30.7B), 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
Larry Ellison
Melinda French Gates
$188.8B
Estimated net worth
$30.7B
Oracle
Main company
Microsoft (divorce settlement)
#6
Public rank
#8
75%
Matchup result
25%
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Larry Ellison: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Melinda French Gates: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
The short case
Case for Melinda
Decades of global health impact; focusing new work on women and families
What voters may question: Gates Foundation's top-down approach criticized for bypassing local expertise
Larry Ellison
Melinda French Gates
1,568
ELO
1,554
56%
Win rate
52%
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7d trend
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50%
Divisive ↓
50%
Larry Ellison wins the crowd vote by 50 percentage points.